Slippery Math In Public Affairs

William J. (Pace University) Adams

Taylor & Francis Inc, 2002

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Highlighting how slippery numbers and questionable mathematical conclusions emerge and what can be done to safeguard against them, this book examines flawed usage of math in public affairs through actual cases of how mathematical data and conclusions can be distorted and misrepresented to influence public opinion

ISBN-13
9780824707903
ISBN-10
0824707907
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Year
2002
Publication date
2002-08-02
Pages
264
Dimensions
229x152x
Weight
445