How to Lie with Statistics
How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff, published by W. W. Norton & Company in September 1993, is a reissue edition comprising 144 pages in English. This book provides an insightful exploration of the various ways statistics can be manipulated to mislead audiences. Through a range of examples and illustrations, Huff clarifies fundamental statistical principles and demonstrates how they can be employed to present information both honestly and deceptively.
Readers will find a thorough examination of statistical techniques, including distorted graphs, biased samples, and misleading averages. Huff’s engaging style makes complex concepts accessible, making this work relevant in today’s data-driven environment. Covering topics related to business, economics, and mathematics, How to Lie with Statistics serves as a practical guide for anyone looking to understand the nuances of statistical representation and avoid being misled by data.
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If you want to outsmart a crook, learn his tricks—Darrell Huff explains exactly how in the classic How to Lie with Statistics.
From distorted graphs and biased samples to misleading averages, there are countless statistical dodges that lend cover to anyone with an ax to grind or a product to sell. With abundant examples and illustrations, Darrell Huff’s lively and engaging primer clarifies the basic principles of statistics and explains how they’re used to present information in honest and not-so-honest ways. Now even more indispensable in our data-driven world than it was when first published, How to Lie with Statistics is the book that generations of readers have relied on to keep from being fooled.
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