Data duped : how to avoid being hoodwinked by misinformation / Derek W. Gibson and Jeffrey D. Camm.
| Author/creator | Gibson, Derek W., 1968- author. |
| Other author | Camm, Jeffrey D., 1958- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2023] |
| Description | vii, 237 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Who Are You? -- The Data Age and You -- Data Defense Strategies -- Data Duped in Media: Reality Checks for News and Marketing -- Everyday Decisions -- Making Big Decisions -- Analytics at Work: How to Be a Better Decision Maker, Look Smart, and Impress Your Boss -- All the Patterns We Shall See: How Our Beliefs and Bias Can Cloud Our Decisions -- Calling Out the Data Dupe: Addressing Misleading Data and Changing People's Beliefs -- Put a Little Data in Your Life. |
| Abstract | "We are commonly deceived by numbers in our everyday lives. From lotteries, product warranties, and weight loss fads to misleading headlines and social media posts, there is no shortage of confusing or misleadin ginformation. Numbers are used to manipulate our deciions and impact our lives in ways that may not be immediately apparent. Data Duped: How to Avoid Being Hoodwinked by Misinformation will help you avoid being fooled by these messages and to develop a sense of "data defense" by learning what types of questions to ask and how to maintain a healthy level of curiosity and data skepticism."--Back cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Gibson, Derek W., 1968- Data duped Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2023] 9781538179154 |
| LCCN | 2022056511 |
| ISBN | 9781538179147 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1538179148 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (electronic book) |
| Stock number | Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc, 4501 Forbes Blvd Ste 200, Lanham, MD, USA, 20706 SAN 253-2387 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HM1231 .G53 2023 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |