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Using the exact reference distribution for small sample Benford tests (andrewpwheeler.com)
3 points by apwheele on Oct 16, 2023 | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments


Isn't this Election Misinformation?


No, it's Benford's Law which has a very wide range of applications.

That said, there was a social media fad claiming that application of Benford's Law "proved" election fraud - needless to say it lacked a little in the execution.

See (for example):

Deviation from Benford’s Law does not prove election fraud

https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-benford-idUSKBN...




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