Legos Lightlegos.hashnode.dev·Jul 16, 2024How to lie with statistics [10] - Darell HuffThe final chapter wraps up everything by serving as a guide for readers to critically evaluate statistics and identify potential biases or misrepresentations. The chapter emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to uncover the truth be...Fun Maths & StatisticsHow to lie with statistics
Legos Lightlegos.hashnode.dev·Jul 16, 2024How to lie with statistics [9] - Darrell Huff"Statisticulate" is a term coined by the author to describe the deliberate misuse of statistics to mislead or deceive. The chapter explores various techniques and tricks employed to manipulate data and present it in a way that supports a desired narr...Fun Maths & StatisticsHow to lie with statistics
Legos Lightlegos.hashnode.dev·Jul 16, 2024How to lie with statistics [8] - Darrell HuffIn this chapter, we explore the fallacy of assuming that correlation implies causation, often summarized by the Latin phrase "post hoc ergo propter hoc" (after this, therefore because of this). The chapter emphasizes that just because two events or p...Fun Maths & StatisticsHow to lie with statistics
Legos Lightlegos.hashnode.dev·Jul 16, 2024How to lie with statistics [7] - Darrell HuffThe chapter explores the misleading practice of using statistics that are factually accurate but falsely linked to the topic being discussed. Key Points: Irrelevant Numbers: This involves using a statistic that sounds impressive but is not actually ...Fun Maths & StatisticsHow to lie with statistics
Legos Lightlegos.hashnode.dev·Jul 16, 2024How to lie with statistics [6] - Darrell HuffThis chapter explores how visual representations, particularly those using images and pictograms, can be manipulated to distort the perception of data. Key Points: Misleading Pictograms: The chapter focuses on how pictograms, which use images to rep...Fun Maths & StatisticsHow to lie with statistics
Legos Lightlegos.hashnode.dev·Jul 15, 2024How to lie with statistics [5] - Darrell HuffThe chapter discusses how visual representations of data, particularly graphs, can be manipulated to exaggerate or downplay trends, leading to misinterpretations. Key Points: Manipulating the Y-Axis: One common tactic is to manipulate the scale of t...Fun Maths & StatisticsHow to lie with statistics
