Why do people make up statistics and present them as if they are real facts?

Question

daisylynn, excellent answer! We must be on the same wavelength! And I must say...I totally agree with you.

Answer 1

Because everyone loves statistics

Answer 2

Well, did you know that every 3 out of 4 people who answer these questions make up 75% of the total number of answers given?

Answer 3

i imagine the problem lies in having unqualified ar$eholes interpret empirical findings. Correlations are interpreted as causal. Conjectural hypotheses stated interior the communicate aspects of analyze are presented as established outcomes. Frequencies are said as statistically major findings. Methodological options at the instantaneous are not carefully examined or seen. And, the record is going on and on. In effect, newshounds are misinforming society. Tack on funds and basically what's worthwhile is said, yet through causes said above, also twisted previous perception. that's pathetic and pis$es me off royally.

Answer 4

9 out of 10 doctors say I'm a genius.

Answer 5

To see how many people believe them and go around spreading it and stuff. I know I would make it up just to see that...

Answer 6

Because they are bored or if it is for school or work, they did not bother doing any real research.

Answer 7

I guess they are trying to make a point with out the ink, or lead. ( ha! Ha!)

I get the points.

Answer 8

4/5 people will not answer this =}

Answer 9

10 out of 10 of us will die

Answer 10

because they want to persuade you to their way of thinking always check the facts