Math is more than memorizing times tables and doing homework problems. It is woven into more aspects of your life than you might think.
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People who struggle with numbers are also likely to struggle in life, new research shows.
Understanding numbers in the news or social media can empower you to figure out risks and make good choices. Here’s what to look out for to make sure you aren’t misled by COVID-19 coverage.
Don’t just tell us how many new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, tell us how many people you tested as well. That helps us to know if things are getting better or worse.
How mathematically proficient are you? And do you have the skills to back up your level of math confidence? The answers to those questions may have ramifications for your financial and physical health.
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Director, Center for Science Communication Research, University of Oregon
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Professor of Public Policy, Psychology and Behavioral Science, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon
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Research Assistant Professor of Psychology, The Ohio State University
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Senior Lecturer in Analytics, RMIT University
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Professor of Mathematics, Colorado State University
