What is Statistics?

Question 1 out of 2.

Which of the following are part(s) of statistics? Select all that apply.

1. numerical calculations
2. graphs
3. interpretations and decisions based on the numbers and graphs

Question 2 out of 2.

Higher rates of ice cream consumption and drowning for a city correspond. This leads people to believe that eating ice cream can somehow put you at risk of drowning. Can you think of another interpretation?

1. yes
2. no