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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. Which phrase is often used incorrectly?
(a) Haste makes waste.
(b) A fool and his money are soon parted
(c) It's a small world.
(d) Play more and win more.

2. What famous doctor does Paulos consider to be an innumerate?
(a) Salk.
(b) Freud.
(c) Koop.
(d) Johnson.

3. Which book in the Bible is quoted by Paulos?
(a) Revelations.
(b) Genesis.
(c) Gospel of Matthew.
(d) 1 John.

4. What news professional makes common errors in predictions?
(a) Anchor.
(b) Meteorologist.
(c) Science analyst.
(d) Political reporter.

5. What does the man gauge to help his fear?
(a) Height.
(b) Weather.
(c) Distance.
(d) Probability.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paulos refers to which Italian scientist?

2. Which is related to pseudoscience?

3. Paulos believes that most people fall where in their mathematical understanding?

4. Paulos believes that the theory may seem:

5. When a student reaches college it is impossible to take the time to teach ________.

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