Keywords
quantitative literacy, epistemic dependence, numeracy
Abstract
I dispute Erickson's claim in Numeracy 9(2), Article 4 (2016), that quantitative literacy is neither necessary nor appropriate for informed citizenship, and explore his suggestion that Hardwig's notion of epistemic dependence is more suited to the task.
DOI
http://doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.10.2.12
Recommended Citation
Hamman, Kira H.. "Rethinking the Numerate Citizen: Quantitative Literacy and Public Issues – Discussion." Numeracy 10, Iss. 2 (2017): Article 12. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.10.2.12
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