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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 - Statistics, Trade-Offs, and Society, Close.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paulos believes that the theory may seem:
(a) Superfluous.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Elementary.
(d) Illogical.

2. Where do the two people meet?
(a) Bar.
(b) Business trip.
(c) Mall.
(d) Restaurant.

3. In elementary school, math is rarely _______.
(a) Integrated.
(b) Pursued.
(c) Valued.
(d) Taught.

4. Who made one of the most important and yet simple mathematical discoveries?
(a) Freud.
(b) Paulos.
(c) Archimedes.
(d) Newton.

5. What item of clothing is used in an example?
(a) Coat.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Sock.
(d) Skirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the mathematician who sees everything in numbers?

2. Paulos refers to which Italian scientist?

3. What are two things that are often confused by the innumerate?

4. Who is the first doctor mentioned?

5. According to this chapter, which of the following is most likely to be misused?

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