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In the Power of Numbers: How Numbers Rule Our Lives and Mislead Us

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In the Power of Numbers: How Numbers Rule Our Lives and Mislead Us
9.99 €
Numbers rule the world. More and more often, decisions are made not by people but by mathematical models. Numbers measure everything from our success in education and work and our health to the state of the economy and the achievements of politics. But numbers are not as objective as they may seem. In addition, we are more willing to believe numbers that support our opinions and easily dismiss results that go against our beliefs.... Analyzing examples of how numbers are handled in health, politics, sociology, research, commerce and other fields, and shedding light on a number of common misconceptions, Dutch journalist and numeracy expert Sanne Blau encourages us to think critically and advises us to be more cautious about whether we are talking about the everyday numbers that govern our well-being or the statistics that enable those who use them to achieve enormous power and influence.
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