The point of these group discussions is to learn about and discuss statistics in the news. Find an article about Sacramento that has statistics and or graphs and charts in it that interests you. It could be about the state budget, the city's real estate prices, or the local unemployment level to name a few ideas.
Instructions
Please read the article and then answer the questions below with a minimum of 200 words each. Also, please keep in mind this needs to be in your words. I want to hear your thoughts on this. It is always a good idea to check the source and be aware of credible news sources. Click here for a link to an article from NPR with tips about credible newsLinks to an external site..
- What is the main message or point of the article?
- What interests you about this article? Why?
- What data or statistics are used in the article and did you find them to be used well? Why or why not?