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Evan Esar

Definition of a Statistician: A man who believes figures don't lie, but admits than under analysis some of them won't stand up either.

Evan Esar

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A statistician trusts that numbers are truthful, yet recognizes that when examined closely, some data may prove unreliable or misleading. This highlights the careful skepticism required in interpreting statistics rather than accepting them at face value.

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