Damned Lies and Statistics: Untangling Numbers from the Media, Politicians, and Activists
by Joel Best
Statistics often appear to offer certainty, yet the numbers presented in public debate can be difficult to interpret. Joel Best explores how statistics are used by the media, politicians, and activists, helping readers approach numerical claims with greater care, context, and skepticism.
About This Book
Joel Best examines the ways statistics shape public understanding and public debate.
This book focuses on numbers as they appear in the media and in statements made by politicians and activists.
It offers a framework for looking more carefully at statistical claims and the conclusions drawn from them.
Readers interested in statistics, communication, and contemporary public life will find an accessible introduction to evaluating numbers in context.
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