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There's lies, damned lies, and statistics. Presenting merely data or information is insufficient. The responsibility is to present useful, contextualized infor
by adamsea 7y ago
There's lies, damned lies, and statistics.
Presenting merely data or information is insufficient. The responsibility is to present useful, contextualized information to the public - knowledge.
- vkou 7y agoI'd like my government census/statistics agencies to present the raw data, instead of editorializing it. There's plenty of pundits and elected officials who are quite happy to provide the latter service.
- lotsofpulp 7y agoThis is may be the first time I’ve seen downvotes for a proponent of transparency in government. Government provides a nice website (BLS) with explanations and empowers its citizens to analyze it, and the government is still doing something wrong.
- alistairSH 7y agoWhich is why there are 6 variations of “unemployment”. BLS publishes them regularly and has definitions available. Ignore 5 of the 6 at your own peril - they’re all there for the public to consume as they see fit.