How Numbers Lie: Self-Defense Against Misleading Statistics

Synopsis

Examines how statistics can be powerful persuasion tools and can often be manipulated to support a particular point of view. Discusses how to think critically and analyse statistics disguised as facts.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS (NTSC). col. 23 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: US$159.00 (+p&p) (PAL)

Subjects

Sociology

Keywords

statistics

Distributor

Name

Insight Media

Email

custserv@insight-media.com

Web

http://www.insight-media.com External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 212 721 6316

Fax

+1 212 799 5309

Address

2162 Broadway
New York
NY 10024 6621
USA

Notes

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