This should be a core part of your GMAT extracurriculars–those additions to the normal study routine that set GMAT Masters aside from the rest.  The people who write the GMAT are masters of using statistics to trick you into choosing the wrong answer. This book will help you identify some of the most common devices used to do this.

The fact is, our brains evolved in the Pleiostene. We do wonderfully when acting on data that is immediately in front of us (huge animal with sharp teeth—RUN!).  However, when dealing with the abstract data of probability and statistics, we fail miserably. We simply weren’t wired for it.

How to Lie with Statistics is your guide to overcoming some of the most common pitfalls. At about 120 pages, it’s a fun afternoon read that packs a lot of punch when it comes to taking the GMAT.  The insights are important in preparing you for the inevitable trick questions on both the math and verbal sections of the test.

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