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What the Numbers
Say
IntroA step by step guide for how to understand and
properly use the constant barrage of numbers that we are
faced with throughout the day.
La Question Grand
In a society where we are bombarded by
numbers, what techniques can we apply
to better understand and use this information.
La Reponse (The Answer, for those who can’t remember from
French Class)
One must look at numbers critically.
•only trusting hard evidence
never trust numbers until they are fully defined (includes units)
• ask questions even if they seem simple or put bluntly, stupid
•don’t use numbers until one can rationalize the magnitude of its quantity
• percents of percents are crazy, do not confuse them, remember which applies to which
•Working with numbers requires a lot of time, effort, and focus
Continued
Conclusions and My Opinion
I think this book is a good read and I highly recommend it to everyone, especially those
mathematically challenged and people who tend to over-think their problems.