Business Quote by Evan Esar
“Definition of Statistics: The science of producing unreliable facts from reliable figures.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Wit and Wisdom, 1956
Statistics turns solid data into uncertain conclusions, highlighting the gap between measurement and interpretation.
In simple terms: Data can be misrepresented.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions behind numbers.
Themes
statistics
interpretation
uncertainty
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
humorous
cautionary
When to use this quote
- research reports
- media analysis
- policy making
- business forecasting
Key Concepts
probability
bias
misinformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify the reliability of presented data?
- What biases might affect statistical conclusions?
A Different Perspective
Numbers alone don’t guarantee truth; context matters.
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