How to Lie with Statistics

Darrell Huff, Irving Geis

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English

WW Norton & Co
07 December 1993

Mathematics & Sciences; Probability & statistics

From distorted graphs and biased samples to misleading averages, there are countless statistical dodges that lend cover to anyone with an ax to grind or a product to sell. With abundant examples and illustrations, Darrell Huff’s lively and engaging primer clarifies the basic principles of statistics and explains how they’re used to present information in honest and not-so-honest ways. Now even more indispensable in our data-driven world than it was when first published, How to Lie with Statistics is the book that generations of readers have relied on to keep from being fooled.

By: Darrell Huff
Illustrated by: Irving Geis
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 123g
ISBN: 9780393310726
ISBN 10: 0393310728
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 07 December 1993
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Darrell Huff lives in Carmel, California.

Reviews for How to Lie with Statistics

Mr. Huff's lively, human-interest treatment of the dry-as-bones subject of statistics is a timely tonic... This book needed to be written, and makes its points in an entertaining, highly readable manner. Illustrator and author pool their considerable talents to provide light lively reading and cartoon far which will entertain, really inform, and take the wind out of many an overblown statistical sail. A pleasantly subversive little book, guaranteed to undermine your faith in the almighty statistic.