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Statistical Deception at Work exposes how journalists and media outlets misuse numerical data to mislead the public. This Routledge Communication Series book teaches reporters to become critical evaluators of statistics, recognising common pitfalls and manipulation tactics that undermine accurate reporting. Using real-world examples from mass media, the author demonstrates how statistical naivete creates quantitative misinformation and provides practical guidance for journalists to identify and avoid these deceptions. Whether you're a journalist, communications professional, or media consumer, this book reveals the techniques used to distort data presentation and helps you develop the analytical skills needed to report numbers responsibly and protect your audience from misleading statistical claims.

Key Features

Statistical Deception at Work reveals actual examples of misused numerical data from mass media coverage and reporting.

The Routledge Communication Series book teaches journalists to become critical evaluators of survey findings and statistical claims.

Author demonstrates how statistical naivete by reporters nourishes quantitative misinformation in news coverage.

Practical guidance helps journalists avoid being deceived by numbers and report data responsibly to the public.

Real-world case studies show common statistical manipulation techniques used in mass media presentations.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 July 1992
Listed Since
16 February 2007

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