Penn State News company blog
More than half of adults in U.S. say they lack basic statistical understanding
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.
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