How to Lie with Statistics

Name: How to Lie with Statistics
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140136296
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Darrell Huff

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How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff is a witty and insightful exploration of the ways statistics can be manipulated to mislead or deceive. Through accessible language and engaging examples, it illustrates how data, graphs, and averages can be used to sway public opinion and distort the truth. Perfect for those looking to develop a critical eye towards statistical presentations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the ways data can be manipulated and misrepresented. It's perfect for those interested in understanding and identifying misleading statistics, offering insightful examples and practical advice presented in an engaging and entertaining way.

How to Lie with Statistics

Introduces the reader to the niceties of samples (random or stratified random), averages (mean, median or modal), errors (probable, standard or unintentional), graphs, indexes, and other tools of democratic persuasion.

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A light and cheeky guide to the dark arts of statistics — and a stone cold classic of popular mathematics.

In 1954, Darrell Huff decided enough was enough. Fed up with politicians, advertisers, and journalists using statistics to sensationalise, inflate, confuse, oversimplify and — on occasion — downright lie, he decided to shed light on their ill-informed and sneaky ways. How to Lie with Statistics is the result — the definitive and hilarious primer in the ways statistics are used to deceive.

With over one and a half million copies sold around the world, it has delighted generations of readers with its cheeky takes on the ins and outs of samples, averages, errors, graphs, and indexes. And in the modern world of big data and misinformation, Huff remains the perfect guide through the maze of facts and figures that are designed to make us believe anything.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

How to Lie with Statistics is praised for its humour and timeless relevance in exploring how statistics can be manipulated. It provides a clear introduction to statistical misuse, making readers question the reliability of data. Critics appreciate its ability to dispel misconceptions, highlighting the book's lasting impact on readers’ understanding of statistical claims.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140136296

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 1991

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 102g

Pages: 128

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Darrell Huff Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Darrell Huff (1913-2001) was a professional writer. He lived in Carmel, California.