Start with Small Steps 72 - Can We Trust Statistics?
72 - Can We Trust Statistics?
I'm sure you've come across them before, maybe even unintentionally used them yourself. But it's crucial to know when statistics are being misused, whether it's through tainted data, bad questions, or a lack of understanding of sample size.
As a consumer of information, it's essential to be able to identify when statistics are being used correctly and when they're not. That's why I'm here to help. I'll be sharing some tips on how to better understand statistics and how to be a smarter consumer of information. So tune in and let's dive in together!
https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=3062
https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=3069https://statanalytica.com/blog/misuse-of-statistics/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misuse_of_statistics
https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/availability-heuristic/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfVaOqLUbZA – How Not to Fall for Bad Statistics – with Jennifer Rogers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E91bGT9BjYk – How to spot a misleading graph – Lea Gaslowitz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVG2OQp6jEQ – This is How Easy It Is to Lie With Statistics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioxWuCd-mn0 This is how easy it is to manipulate public perception
https://tylervigen.com/discover – Spurious Correlations Generator
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