Numbers Don T Lie
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Numbers Do Lie
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Author : Impact Index
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2017-02-15
Numbers Do Lie written by Impact Index and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A revolutionary new way of looking at numbers in cricket, Impact Index is an attempt to challenge conventional readings, but also to enrich it. Impact Index is a revolutionary new way of examining numbers in cricket. It is a deep dive into the very mechanics of the game, which results in the unearthing of truly surprising - sometimes shocking - stories. Within these pages are tales of cricketers who did not get their due, there are analyses of various aspects of the game and an examination of all formats of cricket. Impact Index is an attempt to challenge and enrich conventional readings, and ultimately to redefine it.
Grand Transitions
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Author : Vaclav Smil
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Grand Transitions written by Vaclav Smil and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Business & Economics categories.
Epochal transitions -- Populations -- Agricultures and diets -- Energies -- Economies -- Environment -- Outcomes and outlooks.
Growth
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Author : Vaclav Smil
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2019-09-24
Growth written by Vaclav Smil and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-24 with Nature categories.
A systematic investigation of growth in nature and society, from tiny organisms to the trajectories of empires and civilizations. Growth has been both an unspoken and an explicit aim of our individual and collective striving. It governs the lives of microorganisms and galaxies; it shapes the capabilities of our extraordinarily large brains and the fortunes of our economies. Growth is manifested in annual increments of continental crust, a rising gross domestic product, a child's growth chart, the spread of cancerous cells. In this magisterial book, Vaclav Smil offers systematic investigation of growth in nature and society, from tiny organisms to the trajectories of empires and civilizations. Smil takes readers from bacterial invasions through animal metabolisms to megacities and the global economy. He begins with organisms whose mature sizes range from microscopic to enormous, looking at disease-causing microbes, the cultivation of staple crops, and human growth from infancy to adulthood. He examines the growth of energy conversions and man-made objects that enable economic activities—developments that have been essential to civilization. Finally, he looks at growth in complex systems, beginning with the growth of human populations and proceeding to the growth of cities. He considers the challenges of tracing the growth of empires and civilizations, explaining that we can chart the growth of organisms across individual and evolutionary time, but that the progress of societies and economies, not so linear, encompasses both decline and renewal. The trajectory of modern civilization, driven by competing imperatives of material growth and biospheric limits, Smil tells us, remains uncertain.
How To Lie With Numbers Stats Graphs
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Author : Lee Baker
language : en
Publisher: Lee Baker
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How To Lie With Numbers Stats Graphs written by Lee Baker and has been published by Lee Baker this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Business & Economics categories.
**How to Lie with Numbers, Stats & Graphs: Unveiling Deceptions in Data** Welcome to "How to Lie with Numbers, Stats & Graphs," where two of our best-selling titles, Truth, Lies & Statistics and Graphs Don't Lie, come together for an enlightening journey into the world of statistical deception. **Why You Need This Book:** - **Unmask Deceptions:** Award-winning statistician Lee Baker exposes the tricks used by politicians, corporations, and others to deceive with data. - **Clear Insights:** Learn to spot misleading statistics and graphs, empowering you to make informed decisions. - **Practical Examples:** Explore real-world scenarios where data manipulation shaped public opinion and policy. - **Empower Yourself:** Gain confidence in interpreting data accurately and critically. - **Engaging and Entertaining:** Enjoy witty anecdotes and sardonic insights that make complex concepts easy to grasp. - **Visual Learning:** Packed with visually intuitive examples that demystify statistical jargon. In "How to Lie with Numbers, Stats & Graphs," you'll delve into the fascinating realm of statistical misrepresentation. From the infamous correlation-causation fallacy to misleading graphical presentations, Lee Baker breaks down complex concepts with clarity and humor. **Blurb: Truth, Lies & Statistics** From pirates causing global warming to bizarre correlations involving cats and Mexican lemons, discover how statistics shape our perceptions and realities. Lee Baker unravels the misuse of data that fuels myths and misinformation in an engaging narrative that keeps you turning pages. **Blurb: Graphs Don't Lie** Explore scandals behind graphs, pie charts, and statistical manipulations that sway public opinion. With Lee Baker's sharp analysis, uncover how numbers can mislead and deceive, revealing the true power behind visual data representations. Written as your guide to deciphering truth from statistical fiction, "How to Lie with Numbers, Stats & Graphs" ensures there's never a dull moment in understanding data integrity. Whether you're a researcher, student, or simply curious about the deceptive world of statistics, this book equips you with the tools to navigate and scrutinize data effectively. Transform your understanding of data integrity today. Grab your copy and embark on a journey into the intriguing world of statistical deception!
Numbers Don T Lie
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Author : Yago Colás
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2020-11
Numbers Don T Lie written by Yago Colás and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A typical NBA game can yield approximately 2,800 statistical events in thirty-two different categories. In Numbers Don’t Lie Yago Colás started with a simple question: How did basketball analytics get from counting one stat, the final score, to counting thousands? He discovered that what we call “basketball”—rules, equipment, fundamental skills, techniques, tactics, strategies—has changed dramatically since its invention and today encompasses many different forms of play, from backyards and rec leagues to the NBA Finals. Numbers Don’t Lie explores the power of data to tell stories about ourselves and the world around us. As advanced statistical methods and big-data technologies transform sports, we now have the power to count more things in greater detail than ever before. These numbers tell us about the past, present, and future that shape how basketball is played on the floor, decisions are made in front offices, and the sport is marketed and consumed. But what is the relationship between counting and what counts, between quantification and value? In Numbers Don’t Lie Colás offers a three-part history of counting in basketball. First, he recounts how big-data basketball emerged in the past twenty years, examines its current practices, and analyzes how it presents itself to the public. Colás then situates big data within the deeper social, cultural, and conceptual history of counting in basketball and beyond and proposes alternative frameworks of value with which we may take fuller stock of the impact of statistics on the sport. Ultimately, Colás challenges the putative objectivity of both quantification and academic writing by interweaving through this history a series of personal vignettes of life at the intersection of basketball, counting, and what counts.
How The World Really Works
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Author : Vaclav Smil
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2022-01-27
How The World Really Works written by Vaclav Smil and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-27 with Mathematics categories.
* THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * 'Another masterpiece from one of my favorite authors . . . If you want a brief but thorough education in numeric thinking about many of the fundamental forces that shape human life, this is the book to read. It's a tour de force' BILL GATES __________ We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a much-needed reality check - because before we can tackle problems effectively, we must understand the facts. In this ambitious and thought-provoking book we see, for example, that globalization isn't inevitable and that our societies have been steadily increasing their dependence on fossil fuels, making their complete and rapid elimination unlikely. Drawing on the latest science and tackling sources of misinformation head on - from Yuval Noah Harari to Noam Chomsky - ultimately Smil answers the most profound question of our age: are we irrevocably doomed or is a brighter utopia ahead? __________ 'Very informative and eye-opening in many ways' HA-JOON CHANG, author of 23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism 'If you are anxious about the future, and infuriated that we aren't doing enough about it, please read this book' PAUL COLLIER, author of The Future of Capitalism
How To Lie With Statistics
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Author : Darrell Huff
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2010-12-07
How To Lie With Statistics written by Darrell Huff and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-07 with Mathematics categories.
If you want to outsmart a crook, learn his tricks—Darrell Huff explains exactly how in the classic How to Lie with Statistics. From distorted graphs and biased samples to misleading averages, there are countless statistical dodges that lend cover to anyone with an ax to grind or a product to sell. With abundant examples and illustrations, Darrell Huff’s lively and engaging primer clarifies the basic principles of statistics and explains how they’re used to present information in honest and not-so-honest ways. Now even more indispensable in our data-driven world than it was when first published, How to Lie with Statistics is the book that generations of readers have relied on to keep from being fooled.
Ball Don T Lie
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Author : Matt de la Peña
language : en
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release Date : 2007-12-18
Ball Don T Lie written by Matt de la Peña and has been published by Delacorte Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-18 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
Newbery Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Matt de la Pena's Ball Don't Lie "is a must-read." [The Bulletin] Sticky is a beat-around-the-head foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street, and an outer shell so tough that no one will take him in. He started out life so far behind the pack that the finish line seems nearly unreachable. He’s a white boy living and playing in a world where he doesn’t seem to belong. But Sticky can ball. And basketball might just be his ticket out . . . if he can only realize that he doesn’t have to be the person everyone else expects him to be. Matt de la Peña's breakout urban masterpiece, Ball Don’t Lie takes place where the street and the court meet and where a boy can be anything if he puts his mind to it. ★"[An] inspiring story. Sticky is a true original, and de la Peña has skillfully brought him to life."-School Library Journal, Starred "Riveting...Teens will be strongly affected by the unforgettable...basketball action; and the questions about race, love, self-worth, and what it means to build a life without advantages."-Booklist "Stunningly realistic."-VOYA "Gritty and mesmerizing."-Kirkus Reviews "I have never before seen blacktop ball depicted so well. In this novel, you will find its flash, its power, and its elegance without chains. This is powerful stuff."-Antawn Jamison, forward for the Los Angeles Clippers "Truly authentic in its examination of both the game I love and the invariable missteps toward manhood. You cannot fail to be moved by the eloquence and truth of this story."-Rick Fox, former forward for the Los Angeles Lakers An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
The Numbers Game
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Author : Michael Blastland
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2008-12-26
The Numbers Game written by Michael Blastland and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-26 with Social Science categories.
The Strunk and White of statistics team up to help the average person navigate the numbers in the news Drawing on their hugely popular BBC Radio 4 show More or Less, journalist Michael Blastland and internationally known economist Andrew Dilnot delight, amuse, and convert American mathphobes by showing how our everyday experiences make sense of numbers. The radical premise of The Numbers Game is to show how much we already know and give practical ways to use our knowledge to become cannier consumers of the media. If you've ever wondered what "average" really means, whether the scare stories about cancer risk should convince you to change your behavior, or whether a story you read in the paper is biased (and how), you need this book. Blastland and Dilnot show how to survive and thrive on the torrent of numbers that pours through everyday life.
Calculated Values
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Author : William Deringer
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2018-02-19
Calculated Values written by William Deringer and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-19 with Business & Economics categories.
Modern political culture features a deep-seated faith in the power of numbers. But quantitative evidence has not always been revered, as William Deringer shows. After the 1688 Revolution, as Britons learned to fight by the numbers, their enthusiasm for figures arose not from efforts to find objective truths but from the turmoil of politics itself.