ignite charlotte 1: the problem with data and statistics by adam q. holden-bache
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The slides to my Ignite Charlotte 1 presentation titles "The Problem with Data and Statistics." Video of presentation can be found here: http://www.ignitecharlotte.org/2010/08/ignite-charlotte-1-talk-by-adam-q-holden-bache-the-problem-with-data-statistics/TRANSCRIPT
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The Problem with Data and Statistics
Adam Q. Holden-Bache @adamholdenbache
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82.4% of people like statistics
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“Statistics is the art of never having
to say you’re wrong.”- C. J. Bradfield
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97% of all statistics are made
up
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Benefits of charts and graphs
• Make a comparison• Show a relationship
• Highlight a trend
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The 4 questions to ask yourself when
considering statistics…
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1. Who did the study?
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2. What are the statistics
measuring?
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3. Who was asked?
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4. How were they asked?
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“Statistics are no substitute for judgement.”
- Henry Clay
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