what is meant by distrust of statistics?what causes distrust? how to remove distrust?
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By distrust of statistics, we mean lack of confidence in statistical statements and statistical methods. In other words, distrust of statistics implies that people look upon statistics with doubt and suspicion.
Following are some remarks :
1. Statistics can prove or disprove anything.
Following are the main reasons for distrust of statistics :
(i) Figures are manipulated by dishonest persons to present a wrong picture of the facts.
(ii) People do not really know about statistics.
(iii) People have blind faith in statistics. They are not careful while accepting the statistical figures.
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