The misuse, misrepresentation, and politicization of statistics in American society. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robert E. Parker.
• Authors: Parker, Robert E, 1957-
• Contents: Table of Contents Introduction: The Social Significance of Official Statistics Chapter One: The BLS and the Underestimation of Unemployment Chapter Two: The CDC and the Overestimation of Life Expectancy Chapter Three: The FBI and the Miscalculation of Crime Chapter Four: The Census Bureau and the Decennial Undercount Chapter Five: Why Official Statistics Matter
• Publisher Details: Lanham : Lexington Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 304.60973; Statistics -- Political aspects -- United States; Vital statistics
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781793625533
• Related ISBNs: 9781793625526
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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