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What you miss when you focus on the average | Sharon Zicherman

What you miss when you focus on the average | Sharon Zicherman

Update: 2025-03-122
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Are you looking at the right data when making big decisions? Data deconstructor Sharon Zicherman challenges our reliance on averages, showing how they can be misleading — especially in life-changing moments. By rethinking the way we interpret data, he reveals a smarter approach to assessing risk and making better choices.
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What you miss when you focus on the average | Sharon Zicherman

What you miss when you focus on the average | Sharon Zicherman

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