Statistical Manipulation: The Art of Deflection

Deflecting with data, the art of hiding in plain sight. A guide to misleading numbers and graphs.

Principles of Deflection

• Omitted Data
• Selection Bias
• Anchoring Effect
• Averaging Out Truth

		// Example of omitted data:
		// Select only the data that supports my claim
		// Omit the data that disproves it
		data = [1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10]
		filtered_data = data.filter(function(d) { return d > 4; })
		console.log(filtered_data) // [5, 8, 10]
		

Real-World Examples

• Election Campaigns
• Economic Indices
• Social Media Usage

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