Frederick Mosteller Professions : Statistician Born : December 24, 1916 Died : July 23, 2006 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Frederick Mosteller It is easy to lie with statistics; it is easier to lie without them. Frederick Mosteller statistics easy lying The main purpose of a significance test is to inhibit the natural enthusiasm of the investigator. Frederick Mosteller purpose enthusiasm science Although we often hear that data speak for themselves, their voices can be soft and sly Frederick Mosteller data voice science Similar Authors Bradley Efron statistician Austin Bradford Hill statistician Andrew Gelman statistician Andreas Schleicher statistician Adrian Smith statistician Don Berry statistician All Authors