1. Reflect on the misuses of data.What have you learned in this activity to help you become a more informed consumer of knowledge.How do people use biased samples and surveys that would affect conclusions? Give an example.How do people manipulate the data display to change the conclusions?Give an example.
2. Go back to one of the articles you found in the consolidation section of Activity 1 of this unit.Was there a statement about margin of error?Interpret the statement using the examples from this activity.If there wasn't a margin of error statement, do an internet search for "margin of error 19 times out of 20."
3. Go back to an article that you have found so far in this unit where bias is present.What type of bias was presentand what effect mightit have on the conclusions of the study?