Question Everything
I found this absolutely fascinating survey story today. This occurred the night after I watched a news program reveal new polls showing clear evidence that one of our Presidential candidates has a significant lead over the other. After switching channels another news program revealed polls showing equally clear evidence that the other candidate was in fact in the lead.
Mark Twain said, “There are lies, damn lies, and statistics.” Even a completely unbiased statistician can misinterpret data. When you give data to biased observers (e.g., marketers, politicians, pundits) they can make the data say anything they want.
So whether you get inundated with statistics about politics, from marketers, or in business, just be sure to question what you see. It might just all be a damn lie.
YOU'RE ADDICTED TO YOU
Subscribe
Leave a Reply