Having good numerical skills is
a. important because you are less likely to be influenced by how statistics are presented.
b. important because you will recognize the numerical difference between "10% out of 100" and "10 out of 100"
c. not important because as a psychologist you will not often use statistics.
d. not important because as a psychology major you will not have to learn statistics.
Answer: a. important because you are less likely to be influenced by how statistics are presented.
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