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Summary of ‘How to Lie with Statistics’ by Darrell Huff

Introduction ‘How to Lie with Statistics’ was written and published by Darrell Huff. In the book, the author focuses on outlining various errors that arise as a result of statistical interpretation. He further states how often the interpretation errors lead tacticians to make an incorrect conclusion. The author has tried to assert the aspects under different topics within the book. Therefore, the current paper will provide a summary of the book based on the different topics within each chapter.

Chapter One

In this chapter, Huff mostly focuses on justifying his claim that sampling is the origin of any statistical problem. The ...

Income Inequality

Abstract The purpose of this research paper is to establish income inequality as a serious socio-economic issue. The views of various social and economic writers have been explored to prove that the unfairly effects the low income class. A critical examination is made regarding inequality of opportunities available to low income class, as compared to the higher ones. Several studies conducted by prestigious institutions are cited to back the claim that income inequality hinders economic growth by increasing poverty and unemployment. Other aspects, such as the effects on the affordability of education and healthcare, are uncovered. An evaluation of ...

Arguably, most students are told to dream of joining a college based on the importance that it is attached. In most case, friends influence themselves on how college life is worth attending. Dropping out of college can make one lose friends, family, as well as oneself. What they forget to say is how college can also be difficult, making some students to drop out of it. Undoubtedly, some factors and effects of dropping out of college are unavoidable, while others could be avoided. Either way, college dropouts count substantial losses in their entire life. Certainly, the causes of dropping out ...

The High Cost of College Education

Introduction Colleges are making the headlines a lot these days, with much of the publicity becoming clearly unfavorable. Despite the negative aspects exhibited in colleges, for instance riots, drinking, various scandals, and remedial courses frequently taught in the institutions, the central topic has been the steady rise in the costs of college education. College education has become unaffordable to most of the students or for those who are planning to join, attributed to the high cost of living and high rates of inflation (Martin, 2005). Similarly, the tuition fee is increasing faster than the rate of inflation, or even ...