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Misuse Of Statistics Examples

statistics

The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, esp. for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a representative sample
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
(statistical) of or relating to statistics; “statistical population”
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examples

A person or thing regarded in terms of their fitness to be imitated or the likelihood of their being imitated
A thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule
(example) an item of information that is typical of a class or group; “this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome”; “there is an example on page 10”
A printed or written problem or exercise designed to illustrate a rule
(example) model: a representative form or pattern; “I profited from his example”
(example) exemplar: something to be imitated; “an exemplar of success”; “a model of clarity”; “he is the very model of a modern major general”

misuse

Treat (someone or something) badly or unfairly
misapply: apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly; “The words are misapplied in this context”; “You are misapplying the name of this religious group”
pervert: change the inherent purpose or function of something; “Don’t abuse the system”; “The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers”
Use (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose
improper or excessive use; “alcohol abuse”; “the abuse of public funds”

misuse of statistics examples – Bad Astronomy:

Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax"

Advance praise for Philip Plait s Bad Astronomy

“Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from.” –Stephen Maran, Author of Astronomy for Dummies and editor of The Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia

“Thank the cosmos for the bundle of star stuff named Philip Plait, who is the world s leading consumer advocate for quality science in space and on Earth. This important contribution to science will rest firmly on my reference library shelf, ready for easy access the next time an astrologer calls.” –Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine, monthly columnist for Scientific American, and author of The Borderlands of Science

“Philip Plait has given us a readable, erudite, informative, useful, and entertaining book. Bad Astronomy is Good Science. Very good science…” –James “The Amazing” Randi, President, James Randi Educational Foundation, and author of An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural

“Bad Astronomy is a fun read. Plait is wonderfully witty and educational as he debunks the myths, legends, and ‘conspiracies that abound in our society. ‘The Truth Is Out There’ and it’s in this book. I loved it!” –Mike Mullane, Space Shuttle astronaut and author of Do Your Ears Pop in Space?

Misuse

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toilet misuse

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misuse of statistics examples

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