More damned lies and statistics: how numbers confuse public issues
Sociologie
Braille avec transcription humaine
Résumé
Sociologist advocates skepticism toward quantitative information used by journalists and politicians, among others, to influence public opinion. In this sequel to Damned Lies and Statistics (BR 13790), Best explores common problems in numerical thinking: omission of data, confusion about categories, and unquestioned authority. Offers suggestions for teaching statistical literacy. 2004
Description du titre
ISBN
9780520238305
Éditeur
University of California Press
Année
2004
Cote
5694563
Description de la version braille du CAÉB
Volumes
5
Type de braille
EBAE
Producteur
American Printing House for the Blind