This is so because of the many pitfalls both in empirical research and in statistical analysis of the results of empirical research.
Most students are keenly interested in knowing how to make ac- curate predictions.
Most statistical procedures can be viewed as methods for accu- rate prediction or control. Therefore, if we teach the field of statistics to students as a set of methods to help make accurate predictions and control, we can, in one swoop, thread three important needles with the same strong thread. We are thus guaranteed that students will obtain a lasting appreciation of our field.