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Real Statistics (4/4) Illusions of Objectivity

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How conventional statistics creates illusions of objectivity, by confining attention to numbers, where objective statements can be made, and then TRANSFERRING these comparison to the Real World, without explicit mention of the subjectivity created in this process. In comparison, the Islamic approach requires explicit consideration of the larger frameworks within which the number comparisons are ...

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How conventional statistics creates illusions of objectivity, by confining attention to numbers, where objective statements can be made, and then TRANSFERRING these comparison to the Real World, without explicit mention of the subjectivity created in this process. In comparison, the Islamic approach requires explicit consideration of the larger frameworks within which the number comparisons are being made.


Asad Zaman
Physician executive. All opinions are my personal. It is okay for me to be confused as I’m learning every day. Judge me and be confused as well.

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