This assignment is to consider first, the value of college education to students, then the relevance of statistics in student's life. Discuss an introduction paragraph. Why do students believe college graduates are expected to take courses that are not directly related to their majors - for example taking a math course if a student is a Liberal Arts major?

What value do student believe taking math will make in his or her life? Briefly define statistics and its purpose. Think about statistical applications in a student's life. Consider he or she personal life as a consumer and citizen. Identify statistics specifically relevant to his or her and experiences. Briefly discuss the type of statistics a student identifies and its significance in his or her life. Provide examples.

Next, consider a student major and research statistical use in the field. Again, identify statistics and their significance in this field. Discuss specific applications of statistics and its significance to what a student expects to be doing. Be sure to write a conclusion as its own paragraph.

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