Starting a course in statistics may trigger many questions, some of which could be the following:

• Why am I learning about statistics?
• Do I need to be a math expert to understand statistics?
• I never needed it before, why would the future be any different?
• How is my current GPA calculated?
• Who has the best three-point average in the basketball playoffs?
• Did I pay too much for my car compared to average prices in my city?

These are just a few examples, showing that people are using statistics even if they are not aware of it.

Discuss how statistics, as a way of organizing and summarizing data, helped you make good decisions when shopping, selecting a place to live, or planning your budget for the next month.