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“It is dangerous to mention any subject having high emotional content without hastily saying where you are for or agin it.”

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Book:How to Lie with Statistics

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How to Lie with Statistics

This book explores the various ways in which statistics can be manipulated to mislead or deceive. It provides readers with the knowledge and tools to critically analyze statistical data and recognize common pitfalls in statistical reporting. more

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Darrell Huff, born on July 15, 1913, was an influential statistician and writer from the United States. His work, 'How to Lie with Statistics,' had a profound impact on the popularization of statistical knowledge, and is considered a classic in the field of statistics. more

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