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by Cthulhu_ 615 days ago
If they don't then the education system (and common sense) has failed them.
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It's been failing a lot of people for a while then. At this point you can't assume competence.
I get the sentiment, but let me add one thing. Understanding statistics well is far from "common sense". In general, to operationalize statistics well, one has to both (a) train your mind quite carefully beforehand, and (2) slow down in the moment to make sure your rational thinking modes have traction.
I’m not sure how common sense factors in, but the education system has absolutely failed most providers that I’ve seen in the last 20 years.