INQ-177 | The Tainted Truth

Topic Description:

On a daily basis we are inundated with information through newspapers, television, and other printed media. Unfortunately, a good deal of this information is muddied, skewed by self-serving interests, or simply incorrect. The focus of this course will be to enable the student to critically analyze information; determining possible bias, exposing research errors, or finding any of a number of other problems. Students will develop a sound understanding of fundamental statistical concepts required for analysis of current topics such as consumer research, the truth about food, numerical lies of advertising, false barometers of opinion, research in the courtroom, environmental issues, and others.

Course Types Offered: On-Campus

Topic Approved: October 2002