Identifying Misleading Uses of Data

Identifying Misleading Uses of Data

Data can be misrepresented. We’ll explore a few common misrepresentations. We’ll learn some strategies to avoid being deceived by or unintentionally deceiving someone using data.

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Topics

  • OxyContin
  • opioid overdose
  • correlation
  • spurious correlation
  • causation
  • effect size
  • statistical significance
  • bias
  • sampling
  • sample size
  • variability