724 15 Is the Body Temperature of 98.6°F a Myth? HOLISTIC STATISTICS In this final chapter, we revisit the process of statistical and critical thinking that was introduced in Chapter 1. See Figure 1-3 for a summary of this process and note that the focus is on critical thinking, not mathematical calculations. Instead of jumping into an analysis of data with one particular statistical method, it is wise to begin by considering what the data represent and identifying the goal of the study. Question the source of the data and the sampling method. Explore the data with relevant graphs, identify any outliers and important statistics. Use two or more technologies to obtain results. Form a conclusion and determine whether the results have statistical significance and>or practical significance. In this chapter, we will apply statistical and critical thinking to investigate the following question: Is the body temperature of 98.6°F a myth? CHAPTER PROBLEM
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