Extra Credit assignment for Mathematics 122

(50 points)

Read one of the following books by Joel Best:

·         Damned Lies and Statistics: Untangling Numbers from the Media, Politicians, and Activists

·         More Damned Lies and Statistics: How Numbers Confuse Public Issues

Write a paper (at least five typewritten pages) about one of these books. 

The paper should include a description of:

·         at least four themes the author presents

·         at least eight relevant examples the author presents.

The report should also include your impressions/opinion of the book.

DUE:  Wednesday, May 11, 2011