Joel Best
Lies, Calculations and Constructions: Beyond How to Lie with Statistics
darrell huffs lie statistics remains bestknown nontechnical call critical thinking statistics however drawing distinction statistics lying ignores process statistics socially constructed instance bad statistics often disseminated sincere albeit innumerate advocates eg inflated estimates number anorexia deaths research findings selectively highlighted attract media coverage eg recent study extent bullying spread computers made production dissemination dubious statistics easier critics may agree desirability increasing statistical literacy unclear might accept responsibility