Audy Salcedo|J. González|Amalio Sarco Lira|Johnnalid González
Statistical Literacy of Citizens: The Interpretation of Statistical Graphs
Catholic University of the Maule|Central University of Venezuela|Central University of Venezuela|Central University of Venezuela|Central University of Venezuela
article analyzes group venezuelan citizens interprets two bar graphs reading interpretation evaluation statistical graphs part competences ordinary citizen must possess therefore decided ask ordinary citizens interpret two statistical graphs questions part broader questionnaire published survey administration platform sent potential participants using nonprobability sampling questions answered 407 citizens different levels academic training results show participants gave plausible arguments support specific position difficulties critically evaluating graph results first approximation venezuelan citizens interpret statistical graphics reference statistical literacy processes