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Behind the numbers

Stories for curious minds. Explore everyday preferences, discover different perspectives, and get to know the numbers behind our choices.

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Behind the numbers

One word can change the choice you think you are making

“A quiet evening” and “a boring evening” are hardly the same invitation. Here is a practical way to spot a loaded either/or question.

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Behind the numbers

Why a coffee statistic is not a vote against tea

A 2015 coffee survey is a useful lesson in reading percentages: what people consume is not necessarily what they prefer.

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Behind the numbers

What a choice percentage can—and cannot—tell you

Before comparing two percentages, look at who answered, how many responses were counted and when the result was recorded.

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