Your school receives a grant from the federal government to implement new programs and policies to curb underage drinking and alcohol abuse on campus. The year the new policies and programs are implemented, the number of incidents related to alcohol consumption reported by campus police goes up by 50%, as does the number of students seeking treatment for alcohol-related issues. The school newspaper pounces on this statistic and uses it to argue that the policies and programs are a failure. But the administration argues that the 50% increase is a sign of success. Explain why the administration is likely correct. (Damned Lies and Statistics)
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. The most likely reason has to do with measurement. The policies and programs that were implemented likely had the effect of increasing the resources to police underage drinking, and the record keeping was probably also improved. More students seeking treatment for alcohol issues are likely do to the success of programs started with the grant to increase awareness and encourage students to seek help.
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