What was the likely intent of the grandfather when he cited statistics, according to the author's reflection?
Explanation
This question probes the reader's understanding of the distinction between action and intent as discussed in the context of the grandfather example.
Other questions
What are the primary consequences of misusing statistics as identified in the text?
Which of the following is explicitly mentioned as a method for misusing statistics?
According to the chapter, what is another identified way that statistics can be deliberately misused?
What is the third method of misusing statistics mentioned in the text, involving the intent to deceive?
What is the main purpose of the "Genocide: Misuse of Statistics Exercise" described in the chapter?
In the chapter's example about the genocide in Myanmar, what was the primary form of informational misuse by the government?
In the Myanmar genocide example, who was identified as participating in the deliberate attempt to not refer to the crime by its name?
What was the exact title of the Washington Post article used as an example of countering statistical misuse in the chapter?
The chapter explains that misusing statistics can be intentional. What is the other form of misuse it describes?
What specific example does the chapter use to illustrate the concept of accidental misuse of statistics?
According to the chapter, accidental misuse of statistics often occurs when people present what as factual information?
What is the concluding message of chapter 2.5 regarding how one should approach information?
As mentioned in the text about the CNN news clip, what stance did the United Nations take regarding the events in Myanmar?
In the summary of the CNN news clip, which group is mentioned as claiming the international community was wrong about the events in Myanmar being genocide?
The chapter directly links the misuse of statistics to the promotion of what specific construct?
The author uses the anecdote about their grandfather to illustrate which specific behavior?
What is implied to be the source of the grandfather's inaccurate information in the chapter's example?
According to the example provided, what crucial action did the Washington Post take regarding the situation in Myanmar?
The chapter suggests that the misuse of statistics is linked to the generation of what specific emotion within the public?
How does the text characterize the actions of the government of Myanmar regarding the genocide?
The example of the Myanmar genocide highlights a misuse of information that occurred despite the existence of what?
What term does chapter 2.5 use for the unsubstantiated beliefs about crime that are often promoted by the misuse of statistics?
Chapter 2.5 explains that the misuse of statistics can be either intentional or what other classification?
In the "Genocide: Misuse of Statistics Exercise," students are instructed to write an analysis of what specific length?
According to the author, a person giving an 'opinion' without facts is engaging in a form of what?
Which of the following is NOT listed in the chapter as one of the ways to misuse statistics?
The chapter's use of the Myanmar government as an example implies that governments can be involved in which type of statistical misuse?
What critical thinking skill does the chapter's conclusion emphasize as necessary for consuming information?
The example of the Monks from the CNN clip serves to demonstrate what about the denial of factual information?
When the text mentions "using deceptive formats" to misuse statistics, what is the most likely goal of this method?
When the government of Myanmar tried to deny the genocide, which of the three listed methods of misusing information were they primarily employing?
The discussion in chapter 2.5 on the misuse of statistics is situated within the broader context of what subject?
According to the chapter, what is the primary issue with people presenting their 'opinions' as if they were facts?
What does the Washington Post's declaration "NO MORE. Call it what it is" suggest about the potential role of the media?
The chapter's description of a grandfather who "had never really studied any of the issues and his sources were unreliable" exemplifies what concept?
The idea of "limiting public access to critical information" as a form of statistical misuse implies that withholding data is a form of what?
Based on the Myanmar example, what is a likely reason a government might want to misuse information about a crime like genocide?
The author's story about their grandfather functions as an analogy for what wider societal issue?
In the Myanmar case, what does the existence of "visual evidence" imply about the government's denial?
Who is the credited author of chapter 2.5, "Misusing Statistics"?
What is the core task students are asked to perform in the "Genocide: Misuse of Statistics Exercise"?
Based on the chapter's tone and examples, the misuse of statistics is presented as a serious problem primarily because it affects what?
In the context of the Myanmar example, what does the phrase "Call it by its name" specifically mean?
The example of the Monks denying the genocide in Myanmar illustrates that challenges to factual reporting can come from which sources?
As implied by chapter 2.5, what is the fundamental difference between a fact and an opinion?
When a news report uses a "deceptive format," such as a manipulated graph, what aspect of the information is being altered?
The chapter's detailed focus on the Myanmar genocide serves as a powerful case study for what broader principle?
What does chapter 2.5 imply is a primary reason to be critical of statistics presented in the media or by officials?
According to the author's reflection on their grandfather, what was the fundamental problem with his citation of statistics?