1st Edition
Statistical Tricks and Traps An Illustrated Guide to the Misuses of Statistics
58 Pages
by
Routledge
58 Pages
by
Routledge
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First Published in 2017. As an applied branch of mathematics, statistical analysis is straightforward and non- controversial. Yet, there are dangers in using statistics that derive from two sources: Statistical Tricks: These occur when researchers deliberately attempt to mislead their readers. Also Statistical Traps: A researcher falls into a statistical trap when he or she naively or carelessly... Read more
Introduction, Part A Statistical Graphs, Part B Percentages, Part C Averages, Part D Variability, Part E Definitions, Part F Assumptions, Part G Association and Causation, Part H Confounding, Part I Sampling, PartJ Measurement, Part K The Big Picture
Biography
Ennis C. Almer (Author) , Louie Joseph Cantal (Illustrations)
