To Richard Hake's list of publications relating to statistical illiteracy may I add Gerd Gigerenzer's superb book *Calculated Risks: How to Know When Numbers Deceive You* (Simon and Schuster, 2002): http://tinyurl.com/5z663l
This is ideal for students (and teachers) as it deals with a variety of topics in highly readable form, with everyday examples showing how even the experts are unable to handle quite simple statistical analyses (e.g., in relation to screening for diseases), and how to make sense of statistical data. Allen Esterson Former lecturer, Science Department Southwark College, London http://www.esterson.org --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
