{"title":"Darrell Huff","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Darrell Huff collection, where you'll delve into the intricacies of statistics through a unique and engaging lens. Darrell Huff, an acclaimed author, is best known for his insightful work, \u003cem\u003eHow to Lie with Statistics\u003c\/em\u003e. First published in 1954, this book has stood the test of time, offering an unerring look at how statistics can be manipulated and misrepresented in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHuff expertly unravels the complexities of statistical data, making it accessible for readers of all backgrounds. His books are particularly ideal for those intrigued by Science \u0026amp; Nature, shedding light on how numerical data can shape our understanding of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a conversational and often humorous style, Darrell Huff provides readers with tools to critically analyse and question the statistical information presented to them. Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply curious about the subject, this collection offers invaluable insights into the art of numbers and their impact on our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-lie-with-statistics-by-darrell-huff-9780140136296","title":"How to Lie with Statistics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light and cheeky guide to the dark arts of statistics — and a stone cold classic of popular mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1954, Darrell Huff decided enough was enough. Fed up with politicians, advertisers, and journalists using statistics to sensationalise, inflate, confuse, oversimplify and — on occasion — downright lie, he decided to shed light on their ill-informed and sneaky ways. \u003cem\u003eHow to Lie with Statistics\u003c\/em\u003e is the result — the definitive and hilarious primer in the ways statistics are used to deceive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith over one and a half million copies sold around the world, it has delighted generations of readers with its cheeky takes on the ins and outs of samples, averages, errors, graphs, and indexes. And in the modern world of big data and misinformation, Huff remains the perfect guide through the maze of facts and figures that are designed to make us believe anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854595084524,"sku":"9780140136296","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780140136296.jpg?v=1759248336"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/darrell-huff.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}