Lies, damned lies and statistics (Q1429246)
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 2064263
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 2064263 |
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Lies, damned lies and statistics (English)
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18 May 2004
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The note is devoted to the search for the sources of the saying chosen as the title (it reflects the 19th century doubts about statistical data and/or conclusions). Arguments are given in favour of the thesis that Benjamin Disraeli was not responsible for coining that saying.
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