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Damned lies and statistics : untangling numbers from the media, politicians, and activists / Joel Best.
| Author/creator | Best, Joel |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2001. |
| Description | ix, 190 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: the worst social statistic ever -- The importance of social statistics -- Soft facts: sources of bad statistics -- Mutant statistics: methods for mangling numbers -- Apples and oranges: inappropriate comparisons -- Stat wars: conflicts over social statistics -- Thinking about social statistics: the critical approach. |
| Local note | Little-325285--305131025501Q |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 00064910 |
| ISBN | 0520219783 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0520228650 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HM535 .B47 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |