A Field Guide to Lies
A Field Guide to Lies
Using Statistics and Scientific Reasoning to Detect Deception
About This Book
Weapons Against Misinformation (2016) equips readers with practical defenses against the flood of deceptive data in modern life. The book breaks down into two main sections: identifying statistical manipulation and spotting flawed reasoning. Readers gain skills to detect when numbers are twisted to deceive and how to avoid being duped by common logical errors during an era of rampant misinformation.
Who Should Read This?
- Social media users who want to separate fact from fiction
- Readers who feel manipulated by statistical claims in journalism
- Business professionals making important decisions based on data
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