How to Lie with Statistics

How to Lie with Statistics

1954 • 144 pages

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Average rating3.8

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If you want to outsmart a crook, learn his tricks—Darrell Huff explains exactly how in the classic How to Lie with Statistics. 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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Educational and eye opening. It made me think more about statistics and all the things we see online.

June 23, 2021

Short and sweet!

A must-read to interpret all the statistical information we are served on the daily, especially in the age of clickbait, ideological internet bubbles and fake news.

It has aged like fine wine.

April 30, 2023
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