They would like that answer to be relevent from now until infinity and will likely continue to use the answer forever. Milo would like them to see that the answers are different dependent upon the conditions. Milo's solution to this problem is to use data sets 2-3 times per class period. He begins a topic by introducing terminology. Then he shows on the overhead a table or graph of data and teaches students how to interpret them.
Students usually try to skip the first question.
He would like students to recognize that all data are not equally good. Students come with preconceived ideas and he would like them to be able to evaluate which data to use to guide decisions. Milo calls on students from the registration list for the answers. He often calls for a vote in class based on the data. Each day, he gives a quiz on material from the last session.