The Number Bias: How numbers dominate our world and why that's a problem we need to fix Sanne Blauw and Suzanne Heukensfeldt Jansen is an English-language book suitable for students in higher education. The book examines the influence of figures in our society and emphasizes the importance of critical interpretation of statistics.
With a new prologue that, among other things, addresses demystifying coronavirus figures, Donald Trump, and the relevance of statistics, it shows The Number Bias how figures steer our thinking and actions. Sanne Blauw demonstrates that numbers are not objective and are often used for political and commercial purposes. From Florence Nightingale to the EU referendum campaign, the book highlights the role of number bias in everyday life and major social issues.
This title is a sharp and accessible analysis of how numbers shape our reality—and why a critical look at statistics is essential. The Number Bias is relevant for everyone who wants to understand how numbers and number bias influence our choices and perceptions.
The book is thematically aligned with topics such as popular economics, popular psychology, and the social sciences.