That quote was attributed to Disraeli in my 1st year statistics book.
… as long as you keep in mind that 87% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
When Mark Twain said it, he used an oxford comma :). Ducking now.
I think I know how to use statistics properly but there’s still one type I don’t understand, i.e., “there’s a 30 percent chance that this treatment will produce a 10 percent improvement.” Medical researchers like to use it a lot.
Figures don’t lie, but liars can figure.
kenharkins about 2 years ago
That quote was attributed to Disraeli in my 1st year statistics book.
JudyAz about 2 years ago
… as long as you keep in mind that 87% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
uniquename about 2 years ago
When Mark Twain said it, he used an oxford comma :). Ducking now.
Sir Isaac about 2 years ago
I think I know how to use statistics properly but there’s still one type I don’t understand, i.e., “there’s a 30 percent chance that this treatment will produce a 10 percent improvement.” Medical researchers like to use it a lot.
waltermgm about 2 years ago
Figures don’t lie, but liars can figure.