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What does it mean?
Studying statistics helps understand God's purpose as they measure the outcomes of His plan.
In plain terms
Statistics are a way to understand God's purpose by measuring real-world results.
What can you take from it?
Use data and statistics to understand larger purposes and outcomes.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • research
  • social work

Putting it to work

  • study data trends
  • base decisions on evidence
  • analyze outcomes

Questions to consider

  • How do you seek understanding of purpose?
  • What do you believe numbers reveal?

Another view

Not all aspects of life or purpose can be measured statistically.

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