Is there enough statistical evidence to support the author’s conclusions?

Statistics in the Media

Locate an article that provides statistics on an issue of your choice. Respond to the following questions in a paper.

What is the article trying to say?

What are the key statistics cited?

Is there enough statistical evidence to support the author’s conclusions?

Do you think that the author overstated the issue?

How do you think the statistics used in the article impact perception of the issue?