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More than half of adults in U.S. say they lack basic statistical understanding (www.psu.edu)
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[–] Jake_Farm@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Given statics was an AP class in my high school this doesn't surprise me.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Statics is a different class entirely!

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 1 points 1 week ago

Also given how few people have to actually do statistical analysis. I took two different stats classes for my major, got As in both, but I couldn't tell you a single formula or anything now.