How to Know When Numbers Deceive You

Calculated Risks: How to Know When Numbers Deceive You

by Gerd Gigerenzer

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7485 KB
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Print length	:	357 pages

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A Guide to Critical Thinking in a Data-Driven World

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with data, it is more important than ever to be able to think critically about the numbers we see. How to Know When Numbers Deceive You is a book that will teach you the essential skills you need to do just that.

This book is written by Darrell Huff, a statistician and author who has spent his career helping people understand how to use and interpret data. In this book, Huff provides a clear and concise overview of the most common ways that numbers can be used to deceive us.

Huff covers a wide range of topics, including:

• How to spot misleading graphs and charts
• How to understand the difference between correlation and causation
• How to avoid being fooled by small samples
• How to identify biased data

Huff's writing is clear and engaging, and he provides plenty of examples to illustrate his points. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to be able to think critically about the numbers they see.

Table of Contents

1. The Importance of Critical Thinking
2. The Most Common Ways to Deceive with Numbers
3. How to Spot Misleading Graphs and Charts
4. How to Understand the Difference Between Correlation and Causation
5. How to Avoid Being Fooled by Small Samples
6. How to Identify Biased Data
7. How to Use Numbers to Make Informed Decisions

About the Author

Darrell Huff was a statistician and author who spent his career helping people understand how to use and interpret data. He wrote several books on the subject, including the classic How to Lie with Statistics.

Huff's work has been praised by experts in the field of statistics. In a review of How to Know When Numbers Deceive You, the American Statistical Association said, "This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to be able to think critically about the numbers they see."

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Calculated Risks: How to Know When Numbers Deceive You

by Gerd Gigerenzer

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7485 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	357 pages

FREE