Littles Quote by Norman Tebbit
“I think that could be perhaps a little misleading and even our statistics can mislead people at the times though they are not misleading in themselves. It is just that people get mislead”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on political communication, 1990s
Statistics can be presented in ways that cause misunderstanding, even if the data themselves are accurate.
In simple terms: Data can be misinterpreted by presentation.
Key Takeaway
Present data clearly to avoid confusion.
Themes
communication
statistics
misinterpretation
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advisory
critical.
When to use this quote
- political debates
- media reports
- public policy discussions
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
information framing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify the context of presented statistics?
- What safeguards can prevent misinterpretation?
A Different Perspective
Even accurate data can be twisted by selective emphasis.
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