How to Lie with Statistics bookcover

How to Lie with Statistics

Darrell Huff 

(Author)

Irving Geis 

(Illustrator)
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Description

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.

Product Details

PublisherW. W. Norton & Company
Publish DateOctober 17, 1993
Pages144
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780393310726
Dimensions8.3 X 5.6 X 0.4 inches | 0.2 pounds

About the Author

Darrell Huff lives in Carmel, California.

Reviews

A hilarious exploration of mathematical mendacity.... Every time you pick it up, what happens? Bang goes another illusion!-- "New York Times"
A pleasantly subversive little book guaranteed to undermine your faith in the almighty statistic.-- "Atlantic"

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