> The average citizen doesn't need to craft casual theories, they need to be able to look at them critically
Yes, I agree, and this is precisely my point. My experience with introductory stats was a heavy focus on the technical details, when in fact what would be more effective is focusing on statistical logic.
I’m specifically thinking that something like Judea Pearl’s The Book of Why would be good to introduce early in stats education.
I think the biggest thing is whether people have a desire to dig deeper or not. I seems there are many people who just want to believe what they are told as long as it matches their beliefs.
Yes, I agree, and this is precisely my point. My experience with introductory stats was a heavy focus on the technical details, when in fact what would be more effective is focusing on statistical logic.
I’m specifically thinking that something like Judea Pearl’s The Book of Why would be good to introduce early in stats education.