Starting on page 2, the textbook states that, "To accurately assess and manage data, the user needs an understanding of how data is collected, why specific data is meaningful, how to use appropriate formulas, and how to properly evaluate and report data and statistics."

For an original post, considering everything that is covered in chapter 1, describe YOUR feelings about statistics. Do YOU agree with the textbook's claim? How do YOU feel that statistics are used in the context of healthcare?