How to Lie With Statistics
How to Lie With Statistics

How to Lie With Statistics
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Product NameHow to Lie With Statistics
ManufacturerW. W. Norton & Company
Product Number MPN0393310728
Retail Price $11.95
EAN-1409780393310726
UPC978039331072
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TitleHow to Lie With Statistics
ISBN0393310728
Author(s)Darrell Huff, Irving Geis
Release DateNovember, 1993, 1993-09-01
FormatPaperback
Num of Pages142
Num. of Items1
EAN9780393310726
Weight0.5 lbs.
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5 Star Rating  "Tools to combat information overload"2009-10-13
- Reviewed By User: A2WYKD2FTV3O3H
This is a first of a kind classic that describes some of the more common ways that quantitative data and graphs are used, knowingly or unknowingly, to misrepresent reality. Even though the examples are a bit dated this does not diminish the value of the book. If anything, I would argue that the book is more relevant now than it was when Huff wrote it 50 years ago. Why so? Because in this crazy-busy world in which we live, on the whole we are more susceptible than ever to accepting statistical data, carte blanche, no questions asked. This state of affairs is an unfortunate reality that unscrupulous advertisers, politicians, special interest groups, and others are well aware of and continue to take advantage of.

Finally, don't be dissuaded by those who criticize the book for being light on statistical theory. It was not written for statisticians.
 
2 Star Rating  "Seriously watered down"2009-10-04
- Reviewed By User: ABOK90PPWK04P
There is nothing in this book that you won't find in a begining statistics course. The author gives lots of definitions of the most commonly used words and then provides examples. The reading is light and easy and sometimes amusing. However, it is a flimsy paperback made from low quality paper. There are LOTS of typos in this book. Definitely not worth $12.
 
5 Star Rating  "A classic"2009-09-22
- Reviewed By trbrandt
This book made a huge impression on me in college in 1980, and I have kept my copy to this day. I quote from it all the time when people use numbers in a gullible fashion. In this day and age, when the numbers just keep getting bigger, not being cowed by statistics and mathematics seems a very worthwhile skill.
 
5 Star Rating  "Invaluable"2009-08-10
- Reviewed By jared1332
Darrell Huff's classic text is an invaluable guide to anyone that brushes up against statistics. And, given that we all watch the news / read a paper / listen to our friends at the water cooler / make powerpoint presentations / listen to a salesman... that's all of us.

Huff goes through all the little lies and explains how, with some creative thinking, numbers can be bent to any purpose. This isn't just a manual on how to deceive - it is an education to turn the reader into a critical audience. Huff's not teaching us how to lie, he's teaching us how to get to the truth. (That's a bit of a soaring statement, but it works - if we all had the sense & the knowledge to ask the right questions, we'd be living in a much nicer, more orderly world).

Huff also writes to the lowest common denominator. This isn't meant to sound offensive - instead, the book is aimed to bring anyone - no matter how numeraphobic (is that a word?) - up to the level of proficiency. His timeless doodles and illustrations are worth the cost of purchase alone, and his anecdotes are brilliant. This is 'statistics' as taught to you by your mate at the bar, not in a dusty classroom.

A must-read. I've assigned it to everyone at the office, a move which has paid off ten-fold... (well, that's the mean measurement, not the median...)
 
5 Star Rating  "Hand this out like a religious tract"2009-07-06
- Reviewed By kimbis
I've had this book recommended to me by instructors in marketing, statistics, and many other areas of study over the last 30 years. After I read this book I wanted to find a bunch of cheap copies to hand out like religious tracts. Some folks really NEED to be taught what it means when someone with an agenda starts quoting "statistics". It even helps with those "sales" with tricky "... and additional X%" come ons. You aren't getting what you THINK you're getting.

I highly recommend this.
 
4 Star Rating  "An Eye Opening Look into the Severity of Statistical Abuse"2009-06-04
- Reviewed By xenocrates-x
How to Lie With Statistics is a qualified overview of basic statistics and an eye opening look into the severity of statistical abuse we are all faced with in everyday life. Although filled with many out of date references (the book is 50 years old), the fundamentals presented are timeless making the message as relevant today as when the book was written.

Huff discusses in detail how statistics are used to misrepresent data and supports these with an abundance of real world examples. He is easy to understand and adequately organized ensuring one has little difficulty comprehending the material, even for those not strong with math and numbers. At times, the book is repetitive and tends to over explain some concepts; however, the brevity of the entire book easily overcompensates for any of these shortcomings.

How to Lie With Statistics will help anyone improve their comprehension of real world statistics as well as their ability to derive the true meaning behind the use of numbers. The book is short enough to be read in a few hours but powerful enough to promote very sound reasoning skills relative to statistics.
 
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