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A review by alittlemixofvix
More. Numbers. Every. Day: How Figures Are Taking Over Our Lives - and Why It's Time to Set Ourselves Free by Helge Thorbjørnsen, Micael Dahlén
3.0
My life is based around numbers given I'm a statistician, so I knew I needed to read this book.
It's pretty nerdy and there were sections I found interesting - I especially liked the little personal stories added in. Other sections I did know about and wholeheartedly agree with - NO p-hacking! I live in data but know you have to both collect and treat it right to avoid any misinformation.
From the blub I expected it to be presented differently - it's quite chunky heavy going text that, unless you're into numbers, I'm not sure you'll get along with. I expected more funny/unusual facts I think given the last part of the synopsis.
Overall, it's one to dive in and out of, especially if you like your numbers.
*I received a complimentary copy of the book from RandomThingsTours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
It's pretty nerdy and there were sections I found interesting - I especially liked the little personal stories added in. Other sections I did know about and wholeheartedly agree with - NO p-hacking! I live in data but know you have to both collect and treat it right to avoid any misinformation.
From the blub I expected it to be presented differently - it's quite chunky heavy going text that, unless you're into numbers, I'm not sure you'll get along with. I expected more funny/unusual facts I think given the last part of the synopsis.
Overall, it's one to dive in and out of, especially if you like your numbers.
*I received a complimentary copy of the book from RandomThingsTours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.