Week 1


Assigned: Wed. 9/20 Due: Fri. 9/22

Journal: Either find out how Gallup performs its random selection OR propose your own method. If you propose your own method, defend it in terms of randomness, feasibility and cost. This journal assignment will be collected on Friday.


Assigned: Fri. 9/22

Journal: Discuss correlation versus causation, using examples from the media to support your discussion. The best journals will include an example where correlation has been used to suggest causation, perhaps in a misleading way.


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