Week 5 Discussion ( Critical Thinking )

Week 5 Discussion ( Critical Thinking )

Please respond to the following:

• Find an online article (news, magazine, journal, etc.) of interest that uses statistics to make its conclusion.
• Share a link in this thread, and answer these questions about that article:
  • What is the premise and conclusion of the argument based on statistics?
  • Determine whether or not the argument uses any deceptive statistics.
  • Give your opinion on whether the argument has persuaded you. Explain why or not.
  • Determine the primary ways in which statistics or authority are used in your current position in developing persuasive arguments and provide examples here.