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Questioning the Numbers

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questioning-the-numbers.ca· irregular· Inactive for over a year

A data scientist examines Waterloo Regional Police budget claims using Statistics Canada crime data, showing how cherry-picked two-year comparisons can mislead. The newsletter teaches readers to evaluate trends, volatility and selective data in public policy statistics.

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Platform
Ghost
Frequency
Irregular
Latest issue
Aug 6, 2023
Language
English
Written for
Citizens and analysts who want to critically evaluate statistical claims in policy debates
Tone
analytical
Tracked since
Oct 27, 2026

Website: https://www.questioning-the-numbers.ca/