Damned Lies and Statistics Paper 50 Points Due November 19 (submitted to
Canvas by 11:59pm)
Read the book Damned Lies and Statistics, Updated (2nd) Edition by Joel Best.
Then write a 3-4 page paper that addresses the following:
According to Joel Best, where do bad statistics come from and why will they not
go away? What suggestions does he give for improving statistical literacy?
Format:
Font: Times New Roman (12pt) or Calibri (11pt) Margins: 1” on all sides
Spacing: Double Throughout
Header: Include in the upper right or upper left corner your first and last name (nothing else).
Page Numbers: Somewhere in the bottom right or bottom left corners.
Reference Page: Any reference in-text must appear on a reference page at the end of your document.
Any reference on the reference page must appear somewhere in your paper as an intext citation.
Reference pages do not count towards the total page length of assignments.
Title Page: None.
Direct Quotes: This assignment is brief, thus, do not use any direct quotes. You should give examples
from the author, but these should be summarized in your own words without the need for direct
quotes.
Reference Format: APA or ASA
File Format: Must be MS Word compatible ending in either .doc or .docx.
Late Assignments will NOT be accepted