Pros and cons of Issues

Article posted November 13, 2007 at 11:11 PM GMT • Reads 104

It's important to understand all the sides of an issue before making a decision. With your group, select an issue that interests all of you and research it from at least three different viewpoints. Publish your findings on your own blog page.

Fallacies

Article posted November 14, 2007 at 01:45 AM GMT • Reads 32

What is a fallacy?

What is a false dilemma?

How does a person appeal to the emotions?

What does it mean to jump to conclusion?



Visit the "Fallacies" link to read and learn about fallacies. Define and describe what fallacies you found in the research about your specific issue.

Article posted November 14, 2007 at 01:47 AM GMT • Reads 32

Misleading Statistics

Article posted November 14, 2007 at 01:54 AM GMT • Reads 32

Why can statistics be misleading?



1. Visit the “Misleading Statistics” link.

2. Review the problems and select one to analyze.

3. Explain what you perceive is wrong with the statistics reported in the graph you have selected.

4. Review another person’s blog post. Comment about why you agree or disagree with their perception of the graph statistics.