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How to Spot Statistical Garbage

The Political Orphanage

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How to Not Get Tricked by Numbers on the Political Orphanage

In a world where we increasingly rely on data and empirical evidence, how do regular laymen like you and me who get by on our looks manage to gird ourselves against malicious, stupid, or poorly analyzed stats? I have no idea which is exactly why this week I captured a statistician and asked him to tell us today we are going to hear from a professional number cruncher. This guy sounds so avuncular and kind and smart. You're going to love it. He's going to tell us how to not get tricked by numbers right here on the political orphanage. Go to patreon.com slash Andrew Heaton. Support the show and as a thank you, get

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