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Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Quiz

John Allen Paulos
This Study Guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Innumeracy.

Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences Quiz

John Allen Paulos
This Study Guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Innumeracy.

Take our free Innumeracy quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What word does Paulos use to describe fascination with averages? (from Chapter 5 - Statistics, Trade-Offs, and Society, Close)

2.

According to Paulos, math has many ________. (from Chapter 3 - Pseudoscience)

3.

Which doctor is referenced in this chapter? (from Chapter 3 - Pseudoscience)

4.

Many statistics are often cited as ______. (from Chapter 5 - Statistics, Trade-Offs, and Society, Close)

5.

Which phrase is often used incorrectly? (from Chapter 2 - Probability and Coincidence)

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