How to Lie with Statistics
How to Lie with Statistics
Darrell Huff
Neil deGrasse Tyson
A cute little tiny book that tells you all the things who people who want to fool you into thinking something that’s true, that’s not, and how they manipulate statistics in order to accomplish this. - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Bill Gates
A great introduction to the use of statistics, and a great refresher for anyone who’s already well versed in it. - Bill Gates
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How to Lie with Statistics

How to Lie with Statistics

Darrell Huff
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Darrell Huff
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In the seminal classic "How to Lie with Statistics," Darrell Huff embarks on an enlightening journey through the maze of figures and data that populate our world, revealing the myriad ways statistics can be manipulated to influence, and often deceive, public perception. With a keen eye and a sharp wit, Huff dissects the methods by which numbers are bent and shaped to serve particular agendas, from the subtleties of biased sample selection to the artifice of graphically distorted visuals. He unravels the complexities of statistical manipulation with the ease of a skilled magician revealing his tricks, making the esoteric world of numbers accessible and understandable to all. This book is not merely a critique but a beacon for critical thinking in an age inundated with information. Huff equips readers with the intellectual tools to question and analyze the statistical claims presented to them daily, urging a skeptical eye towards the avalanche of figures and studies cited in news, advertisements, and political debates. "How to Lie with Statistics" stands as a timeless reminder that in the numbers game, the ability to discern truth from distortion is not just useful, but essential, for navigating the reality of our constructed worlds.

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Released
1954
1 Jan
Length
142
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A cute little tiny book that tells you all the things who people who want to fool you into thinking something that’s true, that’s not, and how they manipulate statistics in order to accomplish this. - Neil deGrasse Tyson
A great introduction to the use of statistics, and a great refresher for anyone who’s already well versed in it. - Bill Gates
a difference is a difference only if it makes a difference.
— Darrell Huff, How to Lie with Statistics

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