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American College of Physicians: Misleading Cancer Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from "Effective Clinical Practice," a past publication of the American College of Physicians, details the biased presentation of breast cancer danger and how it affects public perception. [Published March/April 2001]
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Ibiblio: How to Lie With Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A real-world example of how statistics can be used to lie. In this case, it is the issue of speed limits and insurance premiums.