Slippery Math In Public Affairs

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Slippery Math In Public Affairs

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Public administration Mathematics

Author: William J. Adams

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Language: English

Published by: CRC Press

Published on: 2nd August 2002

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 6 Mb

ISBN: 9781135562748


Overview

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.

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