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I Like Statistics

I read that 95% of all statistics are made up. Is this true?
FreeSpirit1 · 51-55, F
That's what Abraham Lincoln put on his facebook page
Ellen · 46-50, F
@FreeSpirit1 I don't have FB. So I missed that. Interesting though.
shaelan · 41-45, M
Unless a statistic is properly cited and sufficient detail of the study that was used to arrive at the figure are also present, 100% of statistics can be assumed as fabricated.

This is from a course on statistics I took in the 90s.
AwakenEdge · 51-55, F
Idk if it is or not but I just dont buy how handful of people asked a handful of questions should be considered the "norm" for everyone 🤔
UserNameSW · 46-50, M
83% made up
57% randomly chosen
12% fake
And 46% untrue
Ellen · 46-50, F
@UserNameSW Thank you.
SW-User
It's true with a 99% confidence level.
SW-User
Only 68.3% of the time
Ellen · 46-50, F
@SW-User OK. Thanks. I guess what I read was wrong.
SW-User
@Ellen 😱 all depends how you're interpreting the results.
Livingwell · 61-69, M
It's more correct to say you can make statistics say or prove anything. If two people had different opinions on a subject you could say 50% believe "X". It really depends on the sample size and the control conditions in the experiment. The bigger the sample and tighter the controls, the more realistic the model.
Flenflyys · 31-35, F
Im 99.9% sure that it is
Ellen · 46-50, F
@Flenflyys Thank you. I heard it was close to that.
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