
We encounter statistics on a daily basis, whether in news reports, political speeches, or advertisements, and they often appear credible simply because they are numerical data. However, it is important to recognize that statistics can be manipulated, distorted, or misrepresented to serve a specific purpose. This report examines how statistics can be manipulated to deceive people, even when the numbers themselves are accurate. It dissects common tactics such as employing biased survey questions, confusing correlation with causation, selectively choosing data, and manipulating graphs to present misleading information. Real-life instances, like immigration survey data and a toothpaste commercial, demonstrate how numbers can be manipulated to create a misleading perception. Ultimately, it's not about blindly accepting all statistics. It's about being able to identify when they are being used unfairly and asking the right questions to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation.