{"product_id":"wrong-number-by-aaron-brown-9781394379781","title":"Wrong Number","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDig deep to discover the truth about numbers and statistics in the media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative Disinformation\u003c\/em\u003e shows readers how to diagnose statistical errors in journal articles and media accounts of prominent public issues. In addition to the mistakes or tricks with numbers other people use to lose the truth, this book also offers more positive material, showing how to use numbers to find truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Aaron Brown, prominent media figure, former professor, sports bettor, and poker player, and host of the popular ReasonTV series \u003cem\u003eWrong Number\u003c\/em\u003e, this book answers questions including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDid California’s minimum wage hike really create more jobs?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDo studies show that weed causes strokes and heart attacks?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAre poor geniuses being shut out of science?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat is the real health risk of vaping?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDoes gun control work?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative Disinformation\u003c\/em\u003e is an entertaining and eye-opening read for students in quantitative programs of study, along with all individuals curious as to whether or not they’re being told the truth from their favourite media organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47562880385260,"sku":"9781394379781","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781394379781-wrong-number.jpg?v=1776989733","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/wrong-number-by-aaron-brown-9781394379781","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}