Essays about: "Numeracy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the word Numeracy.

  1. 1. The language of risk: A quantitative study on the effects of presentation format in risk communication

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Andreas Lidin; Daniel Mira; [2024]
    Keywords : Risk Communication; Numeracy; Presentation Format; Natural Frequencies;

    Abstract : Consumers are faced with everyday decisions requiring understanding and interpretation of risks and probabilities. One area where the importance of good risk communication is particularly salient is in modern healthcare where shared medical decision making is a central feature. READ MORE

  3. 2. How do Social Enterprises transform Education Inequality in Developing Countries?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Marko Golac; [2023-07-19]
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    Abstract : Education inequality continues to be a barrier to social progress and reinforces the cycle of poverty. That is best visible in developing countries- where resources dedicated to education are not optimal and traditional approaches to reduce education inequality have proven to be ineffective, if there are any at all, due to resource limitations, bureaucratic barriers, and systemic complexities. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Sum of Its Parts? : Investigating the role of numeracy, working memory and motivation in math anxiety among different university majors

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Maja Hultberg; [2022]
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  5. 4. Roulette and Decision Making: To what extent does the inclusion of risk information lead to losing less when betting?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Gabrielle Lestapier; William Nordvall; [2021]
    Keywords : Risk information; Gambling; Decision making; Roulette; Risk perception;

    Abstract : Dangerous gambling is a great cost to many individuals and to society at large. One possible solution to this problem is ensuring that consumers are better informed through displaying the probability of winning. READ MORE

  6. 5. Drawing Conclusions from Politically Charged Information: A Case of Scientific Understanding or Identity Protection?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Simon Karlsson; [2019-10-22]
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    Abstract : Previously conducted research suggest that people may use their cognitive capacity in a biased manner when they process politically relevant information. This study let 280 US adults draw inferences based on statistics concerning two politically charged questions; gun control and climate change. READ MORE