How statistics can be misleading | Mark Liddell | TED-Ed Animation

With the colorful TED-Ed animation ‚ÄúHow statistics can be misleading,” lesson creator Mark Liddell explains why we should be wary of relying too much on statistics. The video uses a variety of clear and concise examples to demonstrate how different factors need to be considered when using statistics to help with major decisions. It touches on concepts such as Simpson’s paradox and encourages you to think carefully about how big data and data analysis may be used to manipulate people and promote various agendas.