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Georgina Sturge
Statistical Literacy
Government Policies
Data Misrepresentation
Political Accountability
Informed Decision-Making
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Paperback
Number of Pages
288
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
Bad Data: How Governments, Politicians And The Rest Of Us Get Misled By Numbers Reveals How Numbers Power Policy And Everyday Life, And How They Can Mislead When Data Are Incomplete, Contested, Or Used Without Context. This Non-Fiction Exploration Invites Curious ReadersโPolicy Students, Journalists, Voters, And Anyone Who Wants To Understand How Numbers Shape DecisionsโInto An Accessible, Engaging Examination Led By Georgina Sturge, A Statistician From The House Of Commons Library. The Tone Is Educational, Insightful, And Empowering, Offering Practical Tools To Think Critically About Data Without Slipping Into Jargon.
In Bad Data, Real-World Stories And Policy Moments Illuminate How Data Is Collected, Interpreted, And Sometimes Misinterpreted. The Book Dives Into Cases That Feel Almost Like A Data Detective StoryโSuch As A Hungarian Businessman's Bright Idea That Left Hundreds Of Thousands Unaccounted For In Uk Migration StatisticsโShowing How Numbers Can Drift, Be Revised, Or Be Read In Competing Ways. It Also Explores Debates Over Poverty Trends, Where The Same Official Figures Can Lead To Two Different Conclusions Depending On Definitions And Timing. Through These Cases, Bad Data Sheds Light On The Human Processes Behind Numbers And The Consequences Of Shaky Data For Policy.
Written In A Warm, Reader-Friendly Voice, The Book Blends Storytelling With Clear Explanations Of Data Provenance, Uncertainty, And Measurement. It Makes Learning Feel Accessible And Engaging By Illustrating Concepts With Concrete Examples, Pacing The Material To Mirror How Data Is Collected, Revised, And Interpreted In The Real World. Whether YouโRe New To Statistics Or Already Comfortable With Numbers, This Book Helps You See The Structure Of Data, The Risks Of Misinterpretation, And The Importance Of Asking The Right Questions Before Drawing Conclusions.
After Finishing Bad Data, Readers Will Feel Equipped To Scrutinize Statistics In The News And In Policy Debates, To Question Assumptions, And To Participate More Thoughtfully In Civic Conversations. The Book Leaves You With A Clearer Sense Of How Numbers Should InformโNot DictateโOur Decisions, And With A Confident, Hopeful Mindset About Engaging With Data In Everyday Life.
Product Details
Author
Georgina Sturge
Publisher
Hachette Book Publishing
Number of Pages
288
Language
English
SKU
BK0501201
ISBN
9780349128634
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.6 x 2.2 x 19.6 cm
Binding
Paperback
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