45 pages 1 hour read

Darrell Huff

How to Lie with Statistics

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 1954

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Essay Topics

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Discuss the ethical considerations of statistical analysis for businesses in the modern day, including such issues as privacy, data protection, and transparency.

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How do biases and cognitive fallacies contribute to the misuse of statistics? In what ways might these biases be combated or overcome?

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What impact does statistical literacy have on modern society? How can education on statistics be improved to promote critical thinking and decision-making based on evidence?