The Northern Star Magazine Online

Mind Blowing Stuff To Read
Menu
  • Home
  • Humor
  • WTF
  • Animals
  • Ron’s Rambles
  • Games/Sports
  • Will’s Thoughts
  • Beauty
  • Inspirational
  • Misc
  • Entertainment
  • Val’s Life Views
  • True or False
  • Lifestyles
  • Tech
  • Health
Home
General
Statistics: Figures Lie And Liars Figure | By Ron Murdock

Statistics: Figures Lie And Liars Figure | By Ron Murdock

By Ron Murdock

Several years ago I came to the conclusion that every statistic is either pulled out of a hat or made up on the spot.

I don’t know how anybody can take statistics seriously as it doesn’t reflect the how and whys on how real life operates. To paraphrase Sturgeon’s Revelation, 90% of statistics is crud. Especially when it comes out of the mouths of spin doctors. But this isn’t exactly a newsflash as spin doctors barf out the party line.

Statistics can be used or misused in any number of ways.

One can read anything into them like they can with horoscopes or psychic predictions. Say 85% of people are for or against something – plus or minus 3% – nine times out of ten doesn’t make any sense. In fact it sounds out right confusing to me.

We’re all familiar with the verbal manure spread around during election time. A common trait of politicians is speaking from both sides of their mouths. How would things change if a politician or statistician said what was really on their mind or where they stood on an issue? But I can dream I guess. Statistics never say anything significant. In fact they could be used to hide what statistcians don’t want revealed. The truth is out there, so how about setting it free and see what would happen.

Instead of saying: “What do the numbers say” how about saying; “What’s the reality of the situation say?”. Statistics aren’t a reliable method of predicting the future or coming trends. Real life can’t be hidden away anywhere. Next time you hear results from the latest statistical study it’s likely to be rubbish.

So do your own thinking and draw your own conclusions. You won’t be right every time as it’s more important to be honest. Statistics are rigid, you don’t have to be.

Prev Article
Next Article

Related Articles

Bible Glasses Candle
God gave you a gift of 86.400 seconds today. Have …
Cathie

Spirituality – Anyone Home? | By Ron Murdock

Rescue Thyself By Sylvanus Ayeni Book Review
Book Review Of Rescue Thyself – Change in Sub-Saharan Africa …
Cathie

Rescue Thyself – Change in Sub-Saharan Africa Must Come From Within

About The Author

Cathie

Stand Beside or Stand Aside T-Shirt

Dang Woman!

DANG WOMAN! a hilarious guide to unsuccessfully outwitting a woman :-)small dang woman ad Available in paperback and E-book

Check Out These Great Stories Too!

  • Random Jokes | Questions | Quotes | Part 15Random Jokes | Questions | Quotes | Part 15
  • Will’s Thoughts | You Know You Have Anger Problems WhenWill’s Thoughts | You Know You Have Anger Problems When
  • What Brain Injury Survivors Want The Public To KnowWhat Brain Injury Survivors Want The Public To Know
  • What Old People Really Want For Christmas [VIDEO]What Old People Really Want For Christmas [VIDEO]
  • The Homeless BillionaireThe Homeless Billionaire
  • Fly Like Superman | Lie Like Big BrotherFly Like Superman | Lie Like Big Brother
  • Emerald Cockroach WaspsEmerald Cockroach Wasps
  • If Dogs Could Speak What Would they Say | By Ron MurdockIf Dogs Could Speak What Would they Say | By Ron Murdock
  • Car Dealer Howard Cooper Was Last Of Special BreedCar Dealer Howard Cooper Was Last Of Special Breed
  • Rock Concerts | Then vs. Now | By Steven WilsonRock Concerts | Then vs. Now | By Steven Wilson

You Might Also Like

  • Are Rebound Relationships Worth It? | By Ron Murdock
  • Random Thoughts 21 | By Ron Murdock
  • Catholics Make History By Canonizing Female First Nation Saint
  • Will’s Thoughts | Ray Ray And Crazy Lady
  • Noiseless Karaoke Mute Mic 2

The Northern Star Magazine Online

Mind Blowing Stuff To Read
Copyright © 2025 The Northern Star Magazine Online
Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy