How to Lie with Statistics
The majority of the statistics you see and use are false. Darrel Huff reminds you of the fundamental principles of statistics in a fun and engaging manner, and teaches you how to avoid being misled by the numbers you see in the news and at work.
Although many of the examples in the book are delightfully dated, the warnings are timeless. Statistics are rife with opportunities for misapplication, from "gee-whiz graphs" that add nonexistent drama to trends, to "results" divorced from their method and meaning, to statistics' ultimate stumbling block—faulty cause-and-effect reasoning. Huff's tone is tolerant and amusing, but firm. He expects you to learn something useful from the book and begin applying it every day, much like a stern father.
You will learn about the following topics:
- How people deceive you with statistics
- Why obtaining a random sample is nearly impossible
- The dangers of using a “average”
- Statistics' one-sided bias
- How to Evaluate Statistics Correctly
Read How to Lie with Statistics for more information. You'll remember its simple lessons whether you encounter statistics at work, school, or in advertising. Huff begs everyone not to be terrified by numbers. Statistics, despite its mathematical foundation, is an art as well as a science. This book will improve your ability to understand, evaluate, and apply statistics in any field.
Author: Darrell Huff
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/How-Lie-Statistics-Darrell-Huff/dp/0393310728/
