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[(Damned Lies and Statistics: Untangling Numbers from the Media, Politicians, and Activists)] [Author: Joel Best] published on (August, 2012)
by Joel Best
Joel Best explores how statistics move through public life, from media reports to political arguments and activist campaigns. Damned Lies and Statistics is a practical, accessible guide to questioning numerical claims, recognizing misleading presentations, and developing a clearer understanding of the numbers used to influence public debate.
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Damned Lies and Statistics examines the ways numbers shape public discussion.
Joel Best focuses on statistics as they appear in the media, political debate, and activist campaigns.
The book offers a guide to untangling numerical claims and considering them more carefully.
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