62 pages • 2 hours read
Kathryn SchulzBeing Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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What are some key viewpoints the author includes in her review of historical definitions of error? How does she distinguish herself from these perspectives?
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Compare the pessimistic and optimistic models of error. What does each assert about the nature of error, and what are the potential results of following each model, respectively?
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What are some examples the author includes to illustrate the fallibility of the human mind? How do these fallibilities lead to error?
