1. A statistic or numerical data presented in a way that misleads or creates a false impression, often through selective presentation, misrepresentation of scale, or omission of context.
The company used a deceptive statistic to claim a 300% increase in profits by comparing only favorable quarters.
A empresa usou uma estatística enganosa para alegar um aumento de 300% nos lucros comparando apenas trimestres favoráveis.
2. Data that appears to support a particular claim but is misleading due to poor methodology, biased sampling, or inappropriate statistical methods.
That deceptive statistic ignored the margin of error and sample size.
Essa estatística enganosa ignorou a margem de erro e o tamanho da amostra.