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Truth or Truthiness

- Distinguishing Fact from Fiction by Learning to Think Like a Data Scientist
Af: Howard Wainer Engelsk Hardback

Truth or Truthiness

- Distinguishing Fact from Fiction by Learning to Think Like a Data Scientist
Af: Howard Wainer Engelsk Hardback
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Teacher tenure is a problem. Teacher tenure is a solution. Fracking is safe. Fracking causes earthquakes. Our kids are over-tested. Our kids are not tested enough. We read claims like these in the newspaper every day, often with no justification other than ''it feels right''. How can we figure out what is right? Escaping from the clutches of truthiness begins with one simple question: ''what is the evidence?'' With his usual verve and flair, Howard Wainer shows how the sceptical mindset of a data scientist can expose truthiness, nonsense, and outright deception. Using the tools of causal inference he evaluates the evidence, or lack thereof, supporting claims in many fields, with special emphasis in education. This wise book is a must-read for anyone who has ever wanted to challenge the pronouncements of authority figures and a lucid and captivating narrative that entertains and educates at the same time.
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Teacher tenure is a problem. Teacher tenure is a solution. Fracking is safe. Fracking causes earthquakes. Our kids are over-tested. Our kids are not tested enough. We read claims like these in the newspaper every day, often with no justification other than ''it feels right''. How can we figure out what is right? Escaping from the clutches of truthiness begins with one simple question: ''what is the evidence?'' With his usual verve and flair, Howard Wainer shows how the sceptical mindset of a data scientist can expose truthiness, nonsense, and outright deception. Using the tools of causal inference he evaluates the evidence, or lack thereof, supporting claims in many fields, with special emphasis in education. This wise book is a must-read for anyone who has ever wanted to challenge the pronouncements of authority figures and a lucid and captivating narrative that entertains and educates at the same time.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 232
ISBN-13: 9781107130579
Indbinding: Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 1107130573
Udg. Dato: 1 dec 2015
Længde: 18mm
Bredde: 236mm
Højde: 162mm
Forlag: Cambridge University Press
Oplagsdato: 1 dec 2015
Forfatter(e): Howard Wainer
Forfatter(e) Howard Wainer


Kategori Sandsynlighedsregning og statistik


ISBN-13 9781107130579


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 232


Udgave


Længde 18mm


Bredde 236mm


Højde 162mm


Udg. Dato 1 dec 2015


Oplagsdato 1 dec 2015


Forlag Cambridge University Press

Kategori sammenhænge