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William J. Adams
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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 ’s

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Formatera EPUB ● Sidor 240 ● ISBN 9781135562748 ● Utgivare CRC Press ● Publicerad 2002 ● Nedladdningsbara 3 gånger ● Valuta EUR ● ID 8114591 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM

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