More than half of adults in U.S. say they lack basic statistical understanding | Penn State University
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Many people in the U.S. believe that their statistical knowledge is limited, but they would rely on statistics for decision-making more if they understood statistics better, according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher.
  • yeehaw@lemmy.caEnglish
    4·
    12 days ago

    The odds of winning the lottery are the same as getting struck by lightning twice.

    Easier to understand.

    • Erusset@slrpnk.netEnglish
      4·
      12 days ago

      Even when I’m a storm chaser who likes to hang out in fields with metal poles? I like my odds!

    • Rooster326@programming.devEnglish
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      12 days ago

      Not sure they’re equivalent.

      Maybe it’s because I live in a tropical hell hole but I’ve had lightning strike the house multiple times. I ain’t never won the lottery though