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9780230013216

Statistics for Journalists

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  • ISBN13:

    9780230013216

  • ISBN10:

    023001321X

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2017-11-17
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
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Summary

Lugo's much needed new book,Statistics for Journalists, is a guide to making effective use of statistics to produce, support or illustrate news stories. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of the theories and techniques behind the use of statistics by journalists, reporters and other media professionals, explaining what statistics are for and when they can be used. The book also assesses the implication of statistics' increasing importance for the news agenda. With a balance between practical guidance and analysis of the competing methods,Statistics for Journalistswill appeal to students of Journalism and Media Studies requiring an introduction to statistical analysis.

Author Biography

JAIRO LUGO is a lecturer in Journalism Studies in the Department of Film and Media Studies at the University of Stirling. His research interests include media coverage of conflict and war and the impact of digital media in civil military relations.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Journalism and Numbers Do Mix
Making Sense of the Data
Statistical Sources and Gathering
Pure Statistics
CAR and Software
Creating News Data
Presenting the Story in Different Media Outlets
Conclusion
Glossary of Terms
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