Lying with Statistics A crash course in learning to spot the liars Only give them what you want them to know More is better Show ‘em what they’re really looking at Keep your perspective More is better (part deux) Lying works both ways Ok, QUIZ time. . . What’s wrong here? Notice anything weird? How ‘bout this one? How ‘bout now? Does this seem legit? Here’s a good one. . . Observations. . . It’s a matter of perspective. . . Eat the rich!