A field guide to lies and statistics : a neuroscientist on how to make sense of a complex world
Levitin, Daniel J.2018
Books, Manuscripts
We live in a world of information overload. Facts and figures on absolutely everything are at our fingertips, but are too often biased, distorted, or outright lies. From unemployment figures to voting polls, IQ tests to divorce rates, we're bombarded by seemingly plausible statistics on how people live and what they think. In a world where anyone can become an expert at the click of a button, being able to see through the tricks played with statistics is more necessary than ever before. Daniel Levitin teaches us how to effectively ask ourselves: can we really know that? And how do they know that? In this eye-opening, entertaining and accessible guide filled with fascinating examples and practical takeaways, acclaimed neuroscientist Daniel Levitin shows us how learning to understand statistics will enable you to make quicker, better-informed decisions to simplify your life.
Main title:
Author:
Levitin, Daniel J., author
Imprint:
UK : Penguin Books, 2018.
Collation:
xi, 292 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: as A field guide to lies. New York: Dutton, 2016.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780241974872 (pbk)
Dewey class:
153.42
LC class:
BC177
Local class:
153.42
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
1925515