Comes Quote by Ellen Goodman
“She goes in with a prejudice and comes out with a statistic.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Bias and Statistics, Ellen Goodman, 1995
Prejudices transform into data when examined, revealing hidden truths.
In simple terms: Bias becomes data when examined.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and seek evidence.
Themes
bias
critical thinking
statistics
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- policy making
- research
- personal judgments
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
data analysis
objectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you hold?
- How can you verify a statistic?
A Different Perspective
Statistical data can be misinterpreted without context.
