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How to Read Numbers 2021

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By Tom Chivers, David Chivers

How to Read Numbers: A Guide to Statistics in the News (and Knowing When to Trust Them) is a 2021 British book written by Tom and David Chivers. The work examines deceptive applications of statistics found in news reporting, utilizing current instances related to the COVID-19 crisis, medical care, political matters, and criminal activity. Authors who are cousins conceived the book in early 2020. Critics praised its clarity, interest level, ease for readers without mathematical backgrounds, and usefulness for journalism.

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Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN
9781474619974
Pages
200

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