How to Lie with Statistics

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by Darrell Huff

Statistics are used in media daily.  Part of understanding current events is the need to understand statistics.  But, statistics can be misleading.

Here’s a few comments from famous people on statistics:

There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. – Disraeli

Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write. – H.G. Wells

Learn how to tell the difference between useful statistics and misleading statistics.

Norton & Co., 127 pgs, paperback