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Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics 2 Months, 4 Weeks ago Karma: 5  
Hey Guys found this article on the Beeb

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7592579.stm

the earlier ones are worth a look too.

A layman's guide to the b....x presented as facts by our media and their talking heads.
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Re:Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics 2 Months, 4 Weeks ago Karma: 7  
It's interesting to compare perceptions of risk with the statistical probability, too.

Especially when it comes to politically sensitive issues like crime and terrorism.

Which is why it's so easy for politicians to exploit fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) in order to get and maintain power.
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Re:Lies, Damn Lies & Statistics 2 Months, 4 Weeks ago Karma: 2  
I have discovered another statistical link that am about to expose.
Targets, yes targets, and their massaging into statistics by political ignoramouses before the ink is dry.
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