by Tim Harford
First published 2021
Drowning in a sea of statistics? Data detective Tim Harford is here to be your guide. Dive into the data to uncover the hidden stories—and biases—behind the numbers. Harford shows how statistics can be our greatest tool for understanding the world, if we approach them with an open, curious mind. Prepare to have your assumptions challenged as you learn to think critically about the data that shapes our lives. The stakes are high, but the rewards are transformative: by becoming a data detective, you'll gain the power to make smarter decisions and see the world with new clarity.
Genres: science, non-fiction, technology, academic, algorithms
Vibes: educational, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
336 pages · Hardcover · Riverhead Books