Why we're so bad at statistics

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January 31, 2017 Today's TED Talk Why we're so bad at statistics 12:49 minutes · TEDxExeter Think you're good at guessing stats? Guess again. Whether we consider ourselves math people or not, our ability to understand and work with numbers is terribly limited, says data visualization expert Alan Smith. In this delightful talk, Smith explores the mismatch between what we know and what we think we know. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Math talks to blow your mind Numbers, patterns and equations are at the core of these talks, which will teach you how to fold better origami and how to quantify history. Watch » 11 talks · Total run time 2:27:55 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Gallery: What happens when you mix math, coral and crochet? How two Australian sisters channeled their love of STEM and coral reefs into the most glorious participatory art project. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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