Millions, Billions, Zillions: Defending Yourself in a World of Too Many Numbers
by Brian W. Kernighan
This book by Brian W. Kernighan provides a guide to understanding and critically evaluating the numbers that permeate our daily lives. It aims to equip readers with the skills to interpret numerical data and avoid being misled by misleading statistics, offering practical advice and real-world examples.
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Princeton University Press
Subjects
Numeracy Critical Thinking Statistics Data Interpretation Media Literacy Quantitative Analysis Mathematical Literacy
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