statistics - Describe the error in the conclusion
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Updated on: 04/23/2016 12:38 PM Due on: 05/23/2016

1. Describe the error in the conclusion. Given: There is a linear correlation
between the number of cigarettes smoked and the pulse rate. As the
number of cigarettes increases the pulse rate increases. Conclusion:
Cigarettes cause the pulse rate to increase.
2. Now that you are familiar with the basic concepts of statistics, what are
some examples of when you have seen or heard statistics used
inappropriately?
between the number of cigarettes smoked and the pulse rate. As the
number of cigarettes increases the pulse rate increases. Conclusion:
Cigarettes cause the pulse rate to increase.
2. Now that you are familiar with the basic concepts of statistics, what are
some examples of when you have seen or heard statistics used
inappropriately?

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Solution: statistics - Describe the error in the conclusion