How to Lie with Statistics

How to Lie with Statistics

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Dec 7, 2010 · English · Kindle (144 pages)
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Book Details

Format Kindle
Pages 144
Language English
Published Dec 7, 2010
Publisher W. W. Norton Company
ISBN-10 0393070875
ISBN-13 9780393070873

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From distorted graphs and biased samples to misleading averages, there are countless statistical dodges that lend cover to anyone with an ax to grind or a product to sell. With abundant examples and illustrations, Darrell Huff’s lively and engaging primer clarifies the basic principles of statistics and explains how they’re used to present information in honest and not-so-honest ways. Now even more indispensable in our data-driven world than it was when first published, How to Lie with Statistics is the book that generations of readers have relied on to keep from being fooled.

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Its a quick little read, and it may not have delivered any new ground breaking revelations but its a great introduction. An update with 21st century examples could be fun revision to it. 

February 5th 2026
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