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The First-Digit Law and Fraud Spotting

Discover how mathematics can solve crimes. First, study logarithms, which are the exponents used when numbers are written as a power of 10. Employ this concept to understand Benford’s law, which governs the frequency distribution of digits in common sets of numerical data. See how this hard-to-fake property helps prove financial fraud and also expose cheating in elections.

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  • Production Company United States The Great Courses
  • Created April 25, 2022 by
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  • Modified June 25, 2023 by
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