Question

H.G. Wells once said, “Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write!” Take a position on whether you agree or disagree with this statement, and provide a rationale for your response.

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H.G. Wells once said, “Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write!” Take a position on whether you agree or disagree with this statement, and provide a rationale for your response.

Yes, I agree with this statement.

This is an information age. Nowadays we collect and store information in quantities. This information might be values, sales volumes, market shares, costs, measurements, distances, ratings, percentages, prices, times or counts. To understand and interpret this available information , knowledge of statistic is necessary. The study of the statistics teaches a wide range of skills like Number skills, writing, critical thinking, application, lateral thinking, argument, reasoning, visual interpretation and communication. These are skills important for everybody and in everyday life.