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Lies, damned lies, and statistics

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"Lies, damned lies, and statistics" is a phrase describing the persuasive power of numbers, particularly the use of statistics to bolster weak arguments. [1]

8 relations: Darrell Huff, Fallacy, How to Lie with Statistics, Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics, List of statistics articles, Odds On, Statistical literacy, Statistics.

Darrell Huff

Darrell Huff (July 15, 1913 – June 27, 2001) was an American writer, and is best known as the author of How to Lie with Statistics (1954), the best-selling statistics book of the second half of the twentieth century.

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Fallacy

A fallacy is the use of invalid or otherwise faulty reasoning, or "wrong moves" in the construction of an argument.

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How to Lie with Statistics

How to Lie with Statistics is a book written by Darrell Huff in 1954 presenting an introduction to statistics for the general reader.

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Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics may refer to.

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List of statistics articles

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Odds On

Odds On is Michael Crichton's first published novel.

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Statistical literacy

Statistical literacy is the ability to understand and reason with statistics and data.

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Statistics

Statistics is a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lies,_damned_lies,_and_statistics

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