Proofiness
Charles Seife
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Proofiness
Published
Sep 27, 2011
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9780143120070
ISBN-10
0143120077
Description
In the tradition of Stephen Colbert's concept of truthiness, Proofiness explores the intersection of chicanery and mathematics. The author explores regression, false correlation, Potemkin numbers, and a variety of other sketchy techniques used to make people think that the data reflect patterns that don't exist in actuality. How to Lie With Statistics would strike me as a readalike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Proofiness?
This edition of Proofiness has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Proofiness?
For most readers, Proofiness typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Proofiness?
The estimated word count for Proofiness is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Proofiness?
Proofiness was written by Charles Seife.
When was Proofiness published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Sep 27, 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.