Slippery math in public affairs: price tag and defense
Auteur :
Adams, William J.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9780824707903
Date de publication :
2 août 2002
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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