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Means are one of the more powerful weapons in a statisticians toolbox, in a previous life I often used means to show prove points that weren't actually true, th
by ThrowAway19233 8y ago
Means are one of the more powerful weapons in a statisticians toolbox, in a previous life I often used means to show prove points that weren't actually true, the average person is shockingly unaware of the power of outliers and how easy it is to show almost whatever you want with the right tools.
- hutzlibu 8y agoThats why the average persons actually do not really trust statistics (anymore). Negative sideeffect of your precious profession also shows with climate change disbelieve etc.
- moorhosj 8y agoAny evidence of these claims? From my view, people have plenty of trust in statistics, they just make sure the stats reinforce their pre-existing bias first.