When Reading Published Statistics (Numerical Facts), You Should

question 5

Multiple Choice

When reading published statistics (numerical facts) , you should

• A) never believe what you read, because all statistics are lies.
• B) only believe those statistics that are adequately supported.
• C) believe what you read, because they wouldn't be published if they weren't correct.
• D) only believe those statistics that are presented in so-called quality publications.

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Definitions:

Green Plants

Photosynthetic, plant organisms that contain chlorophyll and produce oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

Herbivores

Animals that primarily eat plants or plant-based materials.

Cultural Eutrophication

Over-enrichment caused by human activities, leading to excessive bacterial growth and oxygen depletion of a body of water.

Biogeochemical Cycle

The circulation of elements and substances through living organisms, the Earth, its atmosphere, and the oceans, contributing to ecosystem functioning and sustainability.