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Working With Numbers and Statistics: A Handbook for Journalists is
designed to bolster the journalists' math skills and in turn
improve math confidence. the goal of improving journalistic writing
and reporting, by enabling journalists to: *make accurate, reliable
computations, which in turn enables one to make relevant
comparisons, put facts into perspective, and lend important context
to stories; *recognize inaccurate presentations, whether willfully
spun or just carelessly relayed; *ask appropriate questions about
numerical matters; *translate complicated numbers for viewers and
readers in ways they can readily understand; *understand
computer-assisted reporting; and *write livelier, more precise
pieces through the use of numbers. This resource book starts with
math basics, including descriptive statistics--the mathematical
procedures people use to summarize vast amounts of data. draw
conclusions from the initial statistical findings. At the end of
every section, the math is presented in a more journalistic context
so journalists can see how the procedures are more likely to come
into play in their work. Working With Numbers and Statistics is
designed as a reference work for journalism students developing
their writing and reporting skills, and will also serve
professionals well to improve their understanding and use of
numbers in news stories.
Working With Numbers and Statistics: A Handbook for Journalists is
designed to bolster the journalists' math skills and in turn
improve math confidence. the goal of improving journalistic writing
and reporting, by enabling journalists to: *make accurate, reliable
computations, which in turn enables one to make relevant
comparisons, put facts into perspective, and lend important context
to stories; *recognize inaccurate presentations, whether willfully
spun or just carelessly relayed; *ask appropriate questions about
numerical matters; *translate complicated numbers for viewers and
readers in ways they can readily understand; *understand
computer-assisted reporting; and *write livelier, more precise
pieces through the use of numbers. This resource book starts with
math basics, including descriptive statistics--the mathematical
procedures people use to summarize vast amounts of data. draw
conclusions from the initial statistical findings. At the end of
every section, the math is presented in a more journalistic context
so journalists can see how the procedures are more likely to come
into play in their work. Working With Numbers and Statistics is
designed as a reference work for journalism students developing
their writing and reporting skills, and will also serve
professionals well to improve their understanding and use of
numbers in news stories.
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