The Study Skills Programme
Spurious correlations
Look up some more fascinating but absolutely pointless correlations on Tyler Vigen ’ s website Spurious Correlations ( tylervigen . com ) ( accessed on 04.08.21 ).
Analysis and evaluation summary
• Use analytical skills to take information apart and explore it fully – ask questions , look for evidence and consider implications
• Evaluate – look at different points of view and remember to identify your own biases
• Question numbers and statistics – don ’ t just accept them .
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