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0 pointslupire4y ago0 comments

> Are numbers really lying if it's actually an incorrect data collection method or conflicting definitions of criteria for generation of certain numbers

Obviously it's a figurative metaphor, but it's pretty clearly a case of "this supposedly objective factual calculation is presenting an untruth."

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Nasrudith4y ago

You can still be very misleading with objectively true calculations. "There is very low stress on the patient's arteries and only a very small tear." - said patient bled to death and has only atmospheric stress now that their veins are bloodless. Less than 0.1% of their total vein area has a rip in it.

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0 pointslupire4y ago0 comments

> Are numbers really lying if it's actually an incorrect data collection method or conflicting definitions of criteria for generation of certain numbers

Obviously it's a figurative metaphor, but it's pretty clearly a case of "this supposedly objective factual calculation is presenting an untruth."

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Nasrudith4y ago

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