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Does a young person commit suicide every thirteen minutes in the United States? Are four million women really battered to death by their husbands or boyfriends each year? Is methamphetamine our number one drug problem today? Alarming statistics bombard our daily lives, appearing in the news, on the Web, seemingly everywhere. But all too often, even the most respected publications present numbers that are miscalculated, misinterpreted, hyped, or simply misleading.This new edition contains revised benchmark statistics, updated resources, and a new section on the rhetorical uses of statistics, complete with new problems to be spotted and new examples illustrating those problems. Joel Bests best seller exposes questionable uses of statistics and guides the reader toward becoming a more critical, savvy consumer of news, information, and data.Entertaining, informative, and concise, StatSpotting takes a commonsense approach to understanding data and doesn't require advanced math or statistics.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Stat-Spotting: A Field Guide to Identifying Dubious Data'? A: The book focuses on identifying misleading statistics and questionable uses of data in various media, helping readers become more critical consumers of information.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Stat-Spotting' is Joel Best, who is known for his work in sociology and statistics.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: This is the First Edition, Updated and Expanded, published on September 14, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for people without a background in statistics? A: Yes, the book takes a commonsense approach to understanding data and does not require advanced math or statistics knowledge.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a New item.
- Q: What category does 'Stat-Spotting' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Economic Conditions.
- Q: Can I find updated statistics in this edition? A: Yes, this updated edition contains revised benchmark statistics and updated resources.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any practical examples provided in the book? A: Yes, the book includes new examples that illustrate the problems of misusing statistics.