Huff, Darrell
How to Lie with Statistics (Penguin Business)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780140136296
- author:
- Huff, Darrell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Probability & statistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Statistics can be a powerful tool, but they can also be used to mislead. Darrell Huff explores the various techniques used to manipulate statistics, revealing the ways in which they can be used to present a misleading picture.
From sample studies to tabulation methods, Huff examines the many ways in which statistics can be used to present a biased view. He shows how these techniques can be used to create the impression of a trend or correlation where none exists.
This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand how statistics can be used to deceive, and how to critically evaluate the information presented in statistics.
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