The Misuse of Statistics: Common ways of concealing the truth
21/09/2024
The Misuse of Statistics: Common ways of concealing the truth Statistics, if correctly applied, form the basis of rational decision making across all fields where data is collected and quantified, If incorrectly applied, statistics lead to errors in decision making and downright deception ((3) (PDF) The Misuse of Statistics: Concepts, Tools, and a Research Agenda (researchgate.net)This note explores the various ways in which statistics can be misused and the consequences if they are. Selective Presentation of Data One common
