2. The quote, “There are lies, damned lies and then there’s statistics” (or a va

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2. The quote, “There are lies, damned lies and then there’s statistics” (or a variation thereof) is attributed to a famous historical figure by another famous historical figure.

a) To whom is the quote attributed?

b) Who attributed the quote to that person?

c) Explain, in your own words, what the quote means?

d) Find an additional quote by each person. Identify your source(s) for the quotes. (Do not use Wikipedia as your source.)

e) List three major achievements of each person. Cite source (s) for the information. (Do not use Wikipedia as your source.)

Explanation / Answer

a) The quote is attributed to Prime Miniter Benjamin Disraeli

b) The quote was attributed by Mark Twain, the famous english author

c) The quote means that statistics is the ultimate lie. Very simply put, it does not tell us the truth, rather it focuses on the untruth and exaggerates it to an extent where we beleive it is true.

d) 'I have been on the verge of being an angel all my life, but its never happened yet' - Mark Twains Autobiography-Volume I

Do not read History. Read Biography for it is life without theory-Banjamin Disraeli (Good Reads)

e) Mark Twains Achievements - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper. (Britannica.com)

Benjamin Disraelis Achievements - Lothair, Endymion, Vivian Grey (Britannica.com)

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