How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff

How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff

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.

More relevant than ever. . a great introduction to the use of statistics -- Bill Gates
A hilarious exploration of mathematical mendacity.... Every time you pick it up, what happens? Bang goes another illusion! * New York Times *
A pleasantly subversive little book guaranteed to undermine your faith in the almighty statistic * Atlantic *

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

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ISBN 13	9780140136296
ISBN 10	0140136290
Title	How to Lie with Statistics
Author	Darrell Huff
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Books Ltd
Year published	1991-12-12
Number of pages	128
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