statistics
“There are three kinds of lies - lies, damned lies, and statistics.” Mark Twain. But this is simply not true. The only time it is true is when the raw data represented by the statistics was provided by someone who gave false or incorrect numbers.
Statistics or “stats” are defined as a number or amount compared to an earlier number or amount of the same thing. When shown on a graph, they are extremely helpful in providing trends and other valuable information. Statistics have been given a bad wrap since the advent of politicians, state agencies and budget dependent salaried employees.
The interpretation of the statistical charts is often given more importance than the actual composition and underlying basis for the statistics that are utilized to create the chart. Another factor that is becoming more common is the integrity of the person or entity that is providing the underlying data that creates the statistics.
It is crucially important to analyze the underlying predicates for the statistical information as it is to comprehend the final product.
Statistics or “stats” are defined as a number or amount compared to an earlier number or amount of the same thing. When shown on a graph, they are extremely helpful in providing trends and other valuable information. Statistics have been given a bad wrap since the advent of politicians, state agencies and budget dependent salaried employees.
The interpretation of the statistical charts is often given more importance than the actual composition and underlying basis for the statistics that are utilized to create the chart. Another factor that is becoming more common is the integrity of the person or entity that is providing the underlying data that creates the statistics.
It is crucially important to analyze the underlying predicates for the statistical information as it is to comprehend the final product.
