People use data and statistics to help them make important policy decisions, to identify problems in an organization, and to pre
dict outcomes. In this unit, you studied various ways to analyze and represent data sets to determine how to best interpret the data. You also learned how to critically examine the data and account for outside factors that may influence the patterns you see in the data. Think about the many statistical scores or rankings you receive in school, such as GPA, SAT and ACT scores, test scores, and class ranking. Describe the usefulness and limitations of these pieces of data in defining who you are as a person or as a student. In what ways do they help give a clear picture? What are they not conveying?
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Well school is just a numbers thing , at school this is all that matters and all that defines you. I fyou get bad grades you're labeled stupid , It doesnt matter what the circumstances are in your life , your way of learning , or even your effort . None of that gets traken into account when looking at someones intelligence at school , yes grades are a good standard to see the level of intellect but it's ridiculous it';s the end all be all with schools and getting into college. Yes obviously grades are the most effective way to find out someones intellect but it is most for sure not the end all be all to level someones brains.
Statistical scores and rankings are useful because they provide quantitative figures that represent the student's level of understanding. These methods of ranking can give the observer an opportunity to quickly analyze results but they leave out other factors that are both quantifiable and non-quantifiable. For example, the data won't explicitly convey the time an individual studies but it is compelling to say that good scores and time studying gave a linear relationship. An example of something that is non-quantifiable is the experiences and past knowledge that can affect how well an individual understands and tests on a specific subject.
