More damned lies and statistics: how numbers confuse public issues
Social issues
Human-transcribed braille
Summary
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
Title Details
ISBN
9780520238305
Publisher
University of California Press
Copyright Date
2004
Book number
5694563
Braille details for CELA title
Volumes
5
Braille code
EBAE
Braille producer
American Printing House for the Blind