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Wrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative Disinformation
AARON BROWN
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EN SAVOIR PLUS
Résumé
Dig deep to discover the truth about numbers and statistics in the media
Wrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative Disinformation shows readers how to diagnose statistical errors in journal articles and media accounts of prominent public issues. In addition to the mistakes or tricks with numbers other people use to lose the truth, this book also offers more positive material, showing how to use numbers to find truth.
Written by Aaron Brown, prominent media figure, former professor, sports bettor, and poker player, and host of the popular ReasonTV series Wrong Number, this book answers questions including:
Did California’s minimum wage hike really create more jobs?
Do studies show that weed causes strokes and heart attacks?
Are poor geniuses being shut out of science?
What is the real health risk of vaping?
Does gun control work?
Wrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative Disinformation is an entertaining and eye-opening read for students in quantitative programs of study, along with all individuals curious as to whether or not they’re being told the truth from their favorite media organizations.
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Prix :
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41,00 $
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Auteur :
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AARON BROWN
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Wrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative Disinformation
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Date de parution :
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12 mai 2026
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Éditeur :
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WILEY JOHN & SONS
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ECONOMIE-THEORIE
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ISBN :
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9781394379781 (1394379781)
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Référence Renaud-Bray :
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22297901
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No de produit :
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4591206
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Wrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative Disinformation
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BROWN, AARON
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WILEY JOHN & SONS
2026
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