How To Lie with Statistics

Darrell Huff

How to Lie with Statistics is a book written by Darrell Huff and published in 1954. It is a classic book about how statistics can be manipulated and misinterpreted by people to prove their point. The purpose of the book is to help readers understand how statistics can be used to deceive and how to spot these deceptive practices.

The book explains how to use statistics to influence others' opinions and decisions, and how to avoid being deceived by misleading statistics. Some of the topics covered in the book include: the misuse of averages, sample size, correlation and causation, and the use of graphs and charts.

One of the key messages of the book is that statistics can be used to manipulate and deceive, but they can also be used to reveal the truth. It encourages readers to question statistics and to ask critical questions about the data and the methods used to collect and analyze it.

The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, using many examples and anecdotes to illustrate its points. It has become a classic book in the field of statistics, and is widely recommended as an introduction to the subject.

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