Quote by Andrew Lang

He used statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts; for support rather than illumination.

He used statistics as a drunken man uses lampposts; for supp

Summary

This quote suggests that the person being referred to, "he," abuses statistics in a manner similar to how a drunken person uses lampposts. It implies that the individual in question selectively employs statistics to justify or support their arguments or beliefs, rather than using statistics as a tool for understanding and gaining true insights. The comparison highlights the misuse of statistics for confirmation bias rather than seeking the truth or shedding light on a subject.

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