When I talk about statistics

*Quotation
2007
Critical appraisal
Author

Steve Simon

Published

April 11, 2007

When I talk to people about statistics, I find that they usually are quite willing to criticize dubious statistics–as long as the numbers come from people with whom they disagree. Joel Best, More Damned Lies and Statistics, page XI. Note I placed this quote in issue #23 of Chance News.

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