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False Precision

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: False precision misleads readers by presenting numbers with inconsistent or unnecessary decimal places, suggesting greater accuracy than exists. This can create confusion about data analysis and distract from the main narrative. Maintaining consistent precision, usually with whole numbers for percentages, enhances clarity and effective communication.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18664074

Author: Nicoll, Leslie

Language: English

Topic: Academic Writing and Publishing

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7130480955

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