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In thinking about statistics, we all feel some sort of anxiety. Regardless of how good you perceive yourself at statistics there is some anxiety. Anxiety affects everyone on some level across multiple domains of life:The famous actor does before walking on stage for the opening nightThe American football player before the first snap of the seasonThe football player as they kick-off the World Cup finalPost your response to the following on the discussion board:1. Do you have math anxiety?2.If so, what are some of the causes of this?3. How can, or how do, you overcome this in your daily life?4. Give an example of how statistics is used in your company.5. Describe a time you wished you knew more about statistics to help you in your job.6. Listen to the podcast “Are there more black men in college or prison in the US?” (9:00) and read the accompanying BBC news report (PDF). The podcast and news report center on the following statement more young black men languish in prison than attend universities and colleges across America.Click here for “Are there more black men in college or prison in the US? transcript.*Before you read further think for a moment, have you heard this statement before? Do you believe or think it is true?Once a statement gets heard and repeated enough times it can start to seem, and be accepted, as true. Start making a habit of questioning facts and figures you hear. The quote in question here was made by Barack Obama, but similar mistakes are made by politicians of both parties, and if you already have a low opinion of politicians, similar mistakes are made by all types of people in differing positions of power.*What are your thoughts on this misrepresentation or misinterpretation of facts such as occurred here?*For instance you may comment on, How easy is such a mistake to make?*How much responsibility does someone have to double check facts and figures before they restate them?When you make your posts please be aware that this discussion board will likely incorporate many posts about race. Please take particular care, as you should in all discussion board posts, to respect the feelings and opinions of others. The purpose of this discussion board is not to focus on the social or political reasons as to the status of black men in the United States. In the article, the terms “black men” and “African-Americans” are used interchangeably, recognizing and acknowledging that the two terms refer to different populations you may use the terms interchangeably in your posts.please answer the 6 questions and just a remainder that question 6 have more than one questions. I attached all documents mentioned in the instructions below and the podcast link is here.