Find/discover an example of statistics & probability in the news to discuss the following statement that represents one of the objectives of statistical analysis: "Statistics and Probability help us make decisions based on data analysis." Briefly discuss how the news item or article meets this objective. Also, discuss how the impact of your study on your patients or staff might differ if you found it in a journal.
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Example of Statistics & Probability in the News: A recent news article published by the BBC titled "Covid-19: Risk of severe disease drops by 90% after two vaccine doses, study finds" is a good example of the use of statistics and probability in the news. The Show more…
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