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A Complex World Made Easier With Statistics
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08:05, 3 Nov 2020
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In a world of big data and algorithms where statistics become increasingly important, Tim Harford, author of “How to Make the World Add Up: Ten Rules for Thinking Differently About Numbers,” simplifies this very technical subject and reiterates the importance of numbers in this world. He also explains why polls can still be wrong despite the science behind it while defending the use of statistics despite the potential of its misuse by governments.
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Presenter: Wong Shou Ning
Producer: Dayana Mustak
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A Complex World Made Easier With Statistics
23 mins
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08:05, 3 Nov 2020
In a world of big data and algorithms where statistics become increasingly important, Tim Harford, author of “How to Make the World Add Up: Ten Rules for Thinking Differently About Numbers,” simplifies this very technical subject and reiterates the importance of numbers in this world. He also explains why polls can still be wrong despite the science behind it while defending the use of statistics despite the potential of its misuse by governments.
Image Credit: Shutterstock
Presenter: Wong Shou Ning
Producer: Dayana Mustak
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