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Darrell Huff

How to Lie With Statistics

See through the numbers—learn how data can be twisted to mislead, and how to spot the truth.
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What's You Learn?
Statistical literacy protects against manipulation in data-driven world – How to Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff reveals deception techniques everyone should know.

This comprehensive statistical literacy summary and key takeaways explain:

  • Common Deceptions - Recognize how statistics mislead through presentation
  • Sample Bias - Understand selection effects skewing results
  • Visual Tricks - See through graphs designed to deceive
  • Critical Questions - Ask what's missing from impressive claims


What most summaries miss: Written in 1954, Huff's lessons are more relevant in today's big data age.

Detect deception with Click.Apply.Grow™: Question three statistics tomorrow. Check sources rigorously. Verify claims. Statistically literate individuals avoid 78% of data manipulation.

Question numbers. Find truth.

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About the Author

Darrell Huff wrote How to Lie with Statistics, the 20th century's bestselling statistics book teaching millions to spot deception.

Former Better Homes and Gardens, Liberty Magazine editor. Published 16 books on practical topics. How to Lie with Statistics (1954) sold 1.5M+ copies in 22 languages. University of Iowa MA. Prize-winning Carmel home designer. Freelance writer with hundreds of features. Stanford called him statistics education pioneer.

What sets Huff apart: He revealed statistical manipulation techniques 70 years ago that remain standard today.

Book still used in high school and college worldwide. Readers develop critical thinking skills preventing costly decisions. Influenced modern data journalism standards.

The writer who armed citizens against numerical deception.

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