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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not mentioned as something being estimated?

2. What is often used to explain non-science?

3. A correct answer is _______.

4. Innumerates are more likely to believe in what?

5. Which doctor is referenced in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one of the largest errors in integrating math into a student's life? What is a common result?

2. Discuss the story of the student, the professor, and UFOs.

3. Why is the innumeracy in this case surprising to many?

4. How is it possible for people to ignore false outcomes in regards to probabilities?

5. Explain Paulos' example about Ronald Regan and the incorrect use of substitution values.

6. What is the author's opinion of the most common example of innumeracy?

7. Who is used as Paulos' example of educated innumerates? What is the person known for in the scientific world?

8. How does Paulos relate this theory to Freud and the prediction of the great doctor's death?

9. If algorithms are taught in elementary school, why is it difficult for students to learn and use them?

10. In what areas of one's life is estimation important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Winning streaks are a big topic in regards to probabilities. What are Paulos' explanations regarding winning streaks? Which examples are used? Do you agree or disagree with Paulos? Explain. Use at least five examples of unnoticed winning or losing streaks compared to public perception and the correlation to mathematical principles.

Essay Topic 2

Freud and Jung are important people in Chapter 2. Compare and contrast the two famous doctors, their professional lives, careers, and legacies.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Paulos' definition of "Extreme Intellectual Lethargy." What is it? How is it described? Do you or anyone you know suffer from EIL? Explain. What are the symptoms? Are there any remedies for EIL? Explain.

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