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    If you want to inspire confidence, give plenty of statistics. It does not matter that they should be accurate, or even intelligible, as long as there is enough of them.

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Statisticians probably do it

Statisticians probably do it

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The order of the world is always right -- such is the judgment of God. For God has departed, but read more

The order of the world is always right -- such is the judgment of God. For God has departed, but he has left his judgment behind, the way the Cheshire Cat left his grin.

by Jean Baudrillard Found in: Statistics Quotes,
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Round numbers are always false.

Round numbers are always false.

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smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics.

smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics.

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Before a cure is found we will all have been affected one way or another.

Before a cure is found we will all have been affected one way or another.

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A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into thereoms.

A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into thereoms.

by Paul Erdos Found in: Statistics Quotes,
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Statistics are no substitute for judgment

Statistics are no substitute for judgment

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Definition of Statistics: The science of producing unreliable facts from reliable figures.

Definition of Statistics: The science of producing unreliable facts from reliable figures.

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One survey found that ten percent of Americans thought Joan of Arc was Noah's wife....

One survey found that ten percent of Americans thought Joan of Arc was Noah's wife....

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