A01=William J. Adams
Author_William J. Adams
Birthday
boskin
Bottom Line Means
budget
Category=JPP
Category=PB
CIA Analyst
CIA Estimate
commission
Confer
congressional
consumer
CPI Model
data interpretation methods
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Federal Reserve
Follow
Held
index
Iron Horse
Labor Day Weekend
Long Range Forecasts
Math
Math Model
Math Proof
mathematical data misuse in government
mathematical literacy
model
NAFTA
Number Pollution
Odd
office
Percentage Points
polling bias detection
price
proof
public policy analysis
Public Policy Position
quantitative reasoning
Rasa's Experience
Rasa’s Experience
Reality's Mark
Reality’s Mark
Senate Finance Committee
Slippery Math
Stack
statistical misrepresentation
Product details
- ISBN 9780824707903
- Weight: 453g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 02 Aug 2002
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Highlighting how slippery numbers and questionable mathematical conclusions emerge and what can be done to safeguard against them, this book examines flawed usage of math in public affairs through actual cases of how mathematical data and conclusions can be distorted and misrepresented to influence public opinion. The author analyzes the cost of "slippery math" in terms of squandered resources and identifies common misperceptions about the role of math in public affairs. He discusses how math education can be reformed to sharpen public awareness of "slippery math", the development of math models and their use and misuse, and proper and improper polling methods.
