How can we do a better job of using data to accurately represent the world around us? What do you think scientists, researchers, the media, etc. should be doing to present a more accurate picture of the truth?

This assignment is a chance for you to address the points brought up in chapters 12 and 13 of Spiegelhalter’s book: The Art of Statistics.
You are to write a position paper that addresses the question: How can we do a better job of using data to accurately represent the world around us? What do you think scientists, researchers, the media, etc. should be doing to present a more accurate picture of the truth?
In this paper, you can use Speigelhalter and other sources to assess how data is being used and presented today. Then you should complete a critical analysis of some of the challenges with data that we have covered in this class. Lastly, (and this is the most important part of this paper) you should include three recommendations regarding how data should be presented. Those recommendations must be supported by outside sources that are properly cited in your paper.
This paper is your chance to summarize what you have learned about how data is used or misused and what you feel should be done about it.
You must include 3 – 5 sources to back up your recommendations. Spiegehalter can be one of those sources.
The paper should be 5-8 pages and should use proper APA format. Your references will have at least 3 – 5 sources that are cited to support your recommendations.
This paper will take some time so I suggest that you do not leave it to the very end of the class.
The paper, citations, and sources must all be properly formatted and/or cited using APA format.