This outstanding book;illustrated with over 100 documented, real-world examples of statistical misuse;makes readers aware of the problems inherent to the presentation of such data. Drawing on instances in broad range of disciplines, including government, the media, medicine, economics, demography, sociology, anthropology, science, engineering, and business, it shows general readers and statisticians alike how to think about statistical information critically.
| ISBN-13: | 9780824776312 |
| ISBN-10: | 0824776313 |
| Publisher: | Marcel Dekker Inc |
| Publication date: | 1987 |
| Edition description: | y First edition |
| Pages: | 256 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 9.25 Inches, Length: 0.75 Inches, Weight: 1.25002102554 Pounds, Width: 6.5 Inches |
| Author: | Abram J. Jaffe |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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