Published Apr 6, 2017

Lemmings

Wendy Zukerman and Prof. Daniel J. Levitin delve into the cognitive pitfalls of statistical interpretation, explore misconceptions like the lemming suicide myth, and uncover the ways in which media and data manipulation shape public understanding, stressing the importance of critical thinking.

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Manipulated StatisticsProf. Dan Levitin sheds light on the pitfalls of statistical interpretation, revealing how numbers can be misleading and manipulated. He discusses examples like the Colgate claim and presidential approval ratings, urging listeners to approach statistics with skepticism.

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