{"product_id":"statistics-behind-the-headlines-9780367902537","title":"Statistics Behind the Headlines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a collaboration between a statistician and a journalist to shed light on the statistics behind the stories and the stories behind the statistics. It provides an exploration of the statistical and journalism concepts needed to understand the data analyzed and reported in the news, with chapters organized around ideas, claims, evidence, quality\/strength, reasonableness, and impact. It closes with connections to the Stats + Stories podcast. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 178 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre you looking to expand your data self-defense and critical news consumption skills? Look no further! This book is a collaboration between a statistician and a journalist, aimed at shedding light on the statistics behind the stories and the stories behind the statistics. Whether you're a news enthusiast or simply curious about how data is used in the media, this book is for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first chapter, \"Statistics Behind the Headlines,\" sets the stage by presenting a news story headline and summarizing the story. Each subsequent chapter delves into the statistical and journalism concepts needed to understand the data analyzed and reported in the story. The chapters are organized into several sections, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat ideas will you encounter in this chapter?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is claimed? Is it appropriate?\u003cbr\u003eWho is claiming this?\u003cbr\u003eWhy is it claimed?\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes this a story worth telling?\u003cbr\u003eIs this a good measure of impact?\u003cbr\u003eHow is the claim supported?\u003cbr\u003eWhat evidence is reported?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the quality\/strength of the evidence?\u003cbr\u003eDoes the claim seem reasonable?\u003cbr\u003eHow does this claim fit with what is already known?\u003cbr\u003eHow much does this matter?\u003cbr\u003eConsidering the coverage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter concludes with connections to the Stats + Stories podcast, where you can hear more insights and discussions related to the topics covered in the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, whether you're a seasoned news consumer or just starting to explore the world of data, this book is a valuable resource for developing your critical news consumption skills. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the stories that shape our world!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 540g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 x 138 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367902537\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. John Bailer,Rosemary Pennington","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44105029812474,"sku":"9780367902537","price":62.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1665183095371_book.jpg?v=1665594823","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/statistics-behind-the-headlines-9780367902537","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}