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| misleading statistics in the media: How to Lie with Statistics Darrell Huff, 2010-12-07 If you want to outsmart a crook, learn his tricks—Darrell Huff explains exactly how in the classic How to Lie with Statistics. From distorted graphs and biased samples to misleading averages, there are countless statistical dodges that lend cover to anyone with an ax to grind or a product to sell. With abundant examples and illustrations, Darrell Huff’s lively and engaging primer clarifies the basic principles of statistics and explains how they’re used to present information in honest and not-so-honest ways. Now even more indispensable in our data-driven world than it was when first published, How to Lie with Statistics is the book that generations of readers have relied on to keep from being fooled. |
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| misleading statistics in the media: Media Mythmakers Benjamin Radford, 2010-05 This hard-hitting critique of media culture examines not only the ways in which the public is deceived, but the media's role in propagating those deceptions. Illustrations. |
| misleading statistics in the media: The Flaw of Averages Sam L. Savage, 2012-03-13 A must-read for anyone who makes business decisions that have a major financial impact. As the recent collapse on Wall Street shows, we are often ill-equipped to deal with uncertainty and risk. Yet every day we base our personal and business plans on uncertainties, whether they be next month’s sales, next year’s costs, or tomorrow’s stock price. In The Flaw of Averages, Sam Savageknown for his creative exposition of difficult subjects describes common avoidable mistakes in assessing risk in the face of uncertainty. Along the way, he shows why plans based on average assumptions are wrong, on average, in areas as diverse as healthcare, accounting, the War on Terror, and climate change. In his chapter on Sex and the Central Limit Theorem, he bravely grasps the literary third rail of gender differences. Instead of statistical jargon, Savage presents complex concepts in plain English. In addition, a tightly integrated web site contains numerous animations and simulations to further connect the seat of the reader’s intellect to the seat of their pants. The Flaw of Averages typically results when someone plugs a single number into a spreadsheet to represent an uncertain future quantity. Savage finishes the book with a discussion of the emerging field of Probability Management, which cures this problem though a new technology that can pack thousands of numbers into a single spreadsheet cell. Praise for The Flaw of Averages “Statistical uncertainties are pervasive in decisions we make every day in business, government, and our personal lives. Sam Savage’s lively and engaging book gives any interested reader the insight and the tools to deal effectively with those uncertainties. I highly recommend The Flaw of Averages.” —William J. Perry, Former U.S. Secretary of Defense “Enterprise analysis under uncertainty has long been an academic ideal. . . . In this profound and entertaining book, Professor Savage shows how to make all this practical, practicable, and comprehensible.” —Harry Markowitz, Nobel Laureate in Economics |
| misleading statistics in the media: More Damned Lies and Statistics Joel Best, 2004-09-06 In this sequel to the acclaimed Damned Lies and Statistics, which the Boston Globe said deserves a place next to the dictionary on every school, media, and home-office desk, Joel Best continues his straightforward, lively, and humorous account of how statistics are produced, used, and misused by everyone from researchers to journalists. Underlining the importance of critical thinking in all matters numerical, Best illustrates his points with examples of good and bad statistics about such contemporary concerns as school shootings, fatal hospital errors, bullying, teen suicides, deaths at the World Trade Center, college ratings, the risks of divorce, racial profiling, and fatalities caused by falling coconuts. More Damned Lies and Statistics encourages all of us to think in a more sophisticated and skeptical manner about how statistics are used to promote causes, create fear, and advance particular points of view. Best identifies different sorts of numbers that shape how we think about public issues: missing numbers are relevant but overlooked; confusing numbers bewilder when they should inform; scary numbers play to our fears about the present and the future; authoritative numbers demand respect they don’t deserve; magical numbers promise unrealistic, simple solutions to complex problems; and contentious numbers become the focus of data duels and stat wars. The author's use of pertinent, socially important examples documents the life-altering consequences of understanding or misunderstanding statistical information. He demystifies statistical measures by explaining in straightforward prose how decisions are made about what to count and what not to count, what assumptions get made, and which figures are brought to our attention. Best identifies different sorts of numbers that shape how we think about public issues. Entertaining, enlightening, and very timely, this book offers a basis for critical thinking about the numbers we encounter and a reminder that when it comes to the news, people count—in more ways than one. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Stat-Spotting Joel Best, 2013-09-14 This edition updates benchmarks, includes a new chapter on rhetoric, updated a few examples, and thoroughly updated the bibliography. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Damned Lies and Statistics Joel Best, 2012-08-07 Here, by popular demand, is the updated edition to Joel Best's classic guide to understanding how numbers can confuse us. In his new afterword, Best uses examples from recent policy debates to reflect on the challenges to improving statistical literacy. Since its publication ten years ago, Damned Lies and Statistics has emerged as the go-to handbook for spotting bad statistics and learning to think critically about these influential numbers. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Making Sense of Data in the Media Andrew Bell, Todd Hartman, Aneta Piekut, Alasdair Rae, Mark Taylor, 2019-11-04 Through a series of examples of statistics in the media, this book shows you how to critically assess the presentation of data in the media, to identify what is significant and to sort verifiable conclusions from misleading claims. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Critical Statistics Robert de Vries, 2018-09-26 Awarded the 2019 Most Promising New Textbook Award by the Textbook & Academic Authors Association. This accessible and entertaining new textbook provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to understand the barrage of numbers encountered in their everyday lives and studies. Almost all the statistics in the news, on social media or in scientific reports are based on just a few core concepts, including measurement (ensuring we count the right thing), causation (determining whether one thing causes another) and sampling (using just a few people to understand a whole population). By explaining these concepts in plain language, without complex mathematics, this book prepares students to meet the statistical world head on and to begin their own quantitative research projects. Ideal for students facing statistical research for the first time, or for anyone interested in understanding more about the numbers in the news, this textbook helps students to see beyond the headlines and behind the numbers. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Journalism, fake news & disinformation Ireton, Cherilyn, Posetti, Julie, 2018-09-17 |
| misleading statistics in the media: The Tiger that Isn't Michael Blastland, A. W. Dilnot, 2007 Numbers have become the all-powerful language of public argument. Too often, that power is abused and the numbers bamboozle. This book shows how to see straight through them - and how to seize the power for yourself. Public spending, health risks, environmental disasters, who is rich, who is poor, Aids or war deaths, pensions, teenage offenders, the best and worst schools and hospitals, immigration - life comes in numbers. The trick to seeing through them is strikingly simple. It is to apply something everyone has - the lessons of their own experience. Using vivid and everyday images and ideas, this book shows how close to hand insight and understanding can be, and how we can all use what is familiar to make sense of what is baffling. It is also a revelation - of how little the principles are understood even by many who claim to know better. This book is written by the team who created and present the hugely popular BBC Radio 4 series, More or Less. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Statistics II for Dummies Deborah J. Rumsey, 2009-08-31 The ideal supplement and study guide for students preparing for advanced statistics Packed with fresh and practical examples appropriate for a range of degree-seeking students, Statistics II For Dummies helps any reader succeed in an upper-level statistics course. It picks up with data analysis where Statistics For Dummies left off, featuring new and updated examples, real-world applications, and test-taking strategies for success. This easy-to-understand guide covers such key topics as sorting and testing models, using regression to make predictions, performing variance analysis (ANOVA), drawing test conclusions with chi-squares, and making comparisons with the Rank Sum Test. |
| misleading statistics in the media: SOU-CCJ230 Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System Alison Burke, David Carter, Brian Fedorek, Tiffany Morey, Lore Rutz-Burri, Shanell Sanchez, 2019 |
| misleading statistics in the media: Statistics For Dummies Deborah J. Rumsey, 2016-06-07 The fun and easy way to get down to business with statistics Stymied by statistics? No fear? this friendly guide offers clear, practical explanations of statistical ideas, techniques, formulas, and calculations, with lots of examples that show you how these concepts apply to your everyday life. Statistics For Dummies shows you how to interpret and critique graphs and charts, determine the odds with probability, guesstimate with confidence using confidence intervals, set up and carry out a hypothesis test, compute statistical formulas, and more. Tracks to a typical first semester statistics course Updated examples resonate with today's students Explanations mirror teaching methods and classroom protocol Packed with practical advice and real-world problems, Statistics For Dummies gives you everything you need to analyze and interpret data for improved classroom or on-the-job performance. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Black Stats Monique Couvson, 2014-01-28 Black Stats—a comprehensive guide filled with contemporary facts and figures on African Americans—is an essential reference for anyone attempting to fathom the complex state of our nation. With fascinating and often surprising information on everything from incarceration rates, lending practices, and the arts to marriage, voting habits, and green jobs, the contextualized material in this book will better attune readers to telling trends while challenging commonly held, yet often misguided, perceptions. A compilation that at once highlights measures of incredible progress and enumerates the disparate impacts of social policies and practices, this book is a critical tool for advocates, educators, and policy makers. Black Stats offers indispensable information that is sure to enlighten discussions and provoke debates about the quality of Black life in the United States today—and help chart the path to a better future. There are less than a quarter-million Black public school teachers in the U.S.—representing just 7 percent of all teachers in public schools. Approximately half of the Black population in the United States lives in neighborhoods that have no White residents. In the five years before the Great Recession, the number of Black-owned businesses in the United States increased by 61 percent. A 2010 study found that 41 percent of Black youth feel that rap music videos should be more political. There are no Black owners or presidents of an NFL franchise team. 78 percent of Black Americans live within 30 miles of a coal-fired power plant, compared with 56 percent of White Americans. |
| misleading statistics in the media: U Can: Statistics For Dummies Deborah J. Rumsey, 2015-08-03 Make studying statistics simple with this easy-to-read resource Wouldn't it be wonderful if studying statistics were easier? With U Can: Statistics I For Dummies, it is! This one-stop resource combines lessons, practical examples, study questions, and online practice problems to provide you with the ultimate guide to help you score higher in your statistics course. Foundational statistics skills are a must for students of many disciplines, and leveraging study materials such as this one to supplement your statistics course can be a life-saver. Because U Can: Statistics I For Dummies contains both the lessons you need to learn and the practice problems you need to put the concepts into action, you'll breeze through your scheduled study time. Statistics is all about collecting and interpreting data, and is applicable in a wide range of subject areas—which translates into its popularity among students studying in diverse programs. So, if you feel a bit unsure in class, rest assured that there is an easy way to help you grasp the nuances of statistics! Understand statistical ideas, techniques, formulas, and calculations Interpret and critique graphs and charts, determine probability, and work with confidence intervals Critique and analyze data from polls and experiments Combine learning and applying your new knowledge with practical examples, practice problems, and expanded online resources U Can: Statistics I For Dummies contains everything you need to score higher in your fundamental statistics course! |
| misleading statistics in the media: Making Sense of Data in the Media Andrew Bell, Todd Hartman, Aneta Piekut, Alasdair Rae, Mark Taylor, 2019-11-04 The amount of data produced, captured and transmitted through the media has never been greater. But for this data to be useful, it needs to be properly understood and claims made about or with data need to be properly scrutinized. Through a series of examples of statistics in the media, this book shows you how to critically assess the presentation of data in the media, to identify what is significant and to sort verifiable conclusions from misleading claims. How accurate are polls, and how should we know? How should league tables be read? Are numbers presented as ‘large’ really as big as they may seem at first glance? By answering these questions and more, readers will learn a number of statistical concepts central to many undergraduate social science statistics courses. By tying them in to real life examples, the importance and relevance of these concepts comes to life. As such, this book does more than teaches techniques needed for a statistics course; it teaches you life skills that we need to use every single day. |
| misleading statistics in the media: The Assessment Challenge in Statistics Education Iddo Gal, Joan B. Garfield, 1997 This book discusses conceptual and pragmatic issues in the assessment of statistical knowledge and reasoning skills among students at the college and precollege levels, and the use of assessments to improve instruction. It is designed primarily for academic audiences involved in teaching statistics and mathematics, and in teacher education and training. The book is divided in four sections: (I) Assessment goals and frameworks, (2) Assessing conceptual understanding of statistical ideas, (3) Innovative models for classroom assessments, and (4) Assessing understanding of probability. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Statistics All-in-One For Dummies Deborah J. Rumsey, 2022-11-08 The odds-on best way to master stats. Statistics All-in-One For Dummies is packed with lessons, examples, and practice problems to help you slay your stats course. Develop confidence and understanding in statistics with easy-to-understand (even fun) explanations of key concepts. Plus, you’ll get access to online chapter quizzes and other resources that will turn you into a stats master. This book teaches you how to interpret graphs, determine probability, critique data, and so much more. Written by an expert author and serious statistics nerd, Statistics AIO For Dummies explains everything in terms anyone can understand. Get a grasp of basic statistics concepts required in every statistics course Clear up the process of interpreting graphs, understanding polls, and analyzing data Master correlation, regression, and other data analysis tools Score higher on stats tests and get a better grade in your high school or college class Statistics All-in-One For Dummies follows the curriculum of intro college statistics courses (including AP Stats!) so you can learn everything you need to know to get the grade you need—the Dummies way. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Dark Psychology Wesley Felt, This book consists of three titles, which are the following: Dark Psychology: Influencing Others and Avoiding Manipulation and Blackmail Dark Psychology: Detecting Lies, Spotting Manipulators, and Seeing through People Dark Psychology: Dealing with Difficult People, Abuse, Liars, and Manipulators These titles discuss topics such as leadership, deception, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, jealous, emotions, trauma, manipulation, and emotional intelligence. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Calling Bullshit Carl T. Bergstrom, Jevin D. West, 2021-04-20 Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data. “A modern classic . . . a straight-talking survival guide to the mean streets of a dying democracy and a global pandemic.”—Wired Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high art. We are fairly well equipped to spot the sort of old-school bullshit that is based in fancy rhetoric and weasel words, but most of us don’t feel qualified to challenge the avalanche of new-school bullshit presented in the language of math, science, or statistics. In Calling Bullshit, Professors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West give us a set of powerful tools to cut through the most intimidating data. You don’t need a lot of technical expertise to call out problems with data. Are the numbers or results too good or too dramatic to be true? Is the claim comparing like with like? Is it confirming your personal bias? Drawing on a deep well of expertise in statistics and computational biology, Bergstrom and West exuberantly unpack examples of selection bias and muddled data visualization, distinguish between correlation and causation, and examine the susceptibility of science to modern bullshit. We have always needed people who call bullshit when necessary, whether within a circle of friends, a community of scholars, or the citizenry of a nation. Now that bullshit has evolved, we need to relearn the art of skepticism. |
| misleading statistics in the media: The Data Detective Tim Harford, 2021-02-02 From “one of the great (greatest?) contemporary popular writers on economics” (Tyler Cowen) comes a smart, lively, and encouraging rethinking of how to use statistics. Today we think statistics are the enemy, numbers used to mislead and confuse us. That’s a mistake, Tim Harford says in The Data Detective. We shouldn’t be suspicious of statistics—we need to understand what they mean and how they can improve our lives: they are, at heart, human behavior seen through the prism of numbers and are often “the only way of grasping much of what is going on around us.” If we can toss aside our fears and learn to approach them clearly—understanding how our own preconceptions lead us astray—statistics can point to ways we can live better and work smarter. As “perhaps the best popular economics writer in the world” (New Statesman), Tim Harford is an expert at taking complicated ideas and untangling them for millions of readers. In The Data Detective, he uses new research in science and psychology to set out ten strategies for using statistics to erase our biases and replace them with new ideas that use virtues like patience, curiosity, and good sense to better understand ourselves and the world. As a result, The Data Detective is a big-idea book about statistics and human behavior that is fresh, unexpected, and insightful. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Head First Statistics Dawn Griffiths, 2008-08-26 A comprehensive introduction to statistics that teaches the fundamentals with real-life scenarios, and covers histograms, quartiles, probability, Bayes' theorem, predictions, approximations, random samples, and related topics. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Fake News in Context Lesley S. J. Farmer, 2020-12-17 Fake News in Context defines fake news and sets it within a historical and international context. Helping readers to become more skilled at detecting misinformation, the book also demonstrates how such knowledge can be leveraged to facilitate more effective engagement in civic education. Distinguishing between fake news and other forms of misinformation, the book explains the complete communication cycle of fake news: how and why it is created, disseminated and accessed. The book then explains the physical and psychological reasons why people believe fake news. Providing generic methods for identifying fake news, Farmer also explains the use of fact- checking tools and automated algorithms. The book then details how various literacies, including news, media, visual, information, digital and data, offer unique concepts and skills that can help interpret fake news. Arguing that individuals and groups can respond and counter fake news, which leads to civic engagement and digital citizenship, the book concludes by providing strategies for instruction and tips for collaborating with librarians. Including a range of international examples, Fake News in Context will be of interest to teaching faculty, and students of library and information science, communication studies, media studies, politics and journalism. Librarians and information professionals will also find a valuable resource in this book. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Statistics in a Nutshell Sarah Boslaugh, 2012-11-15 A clear and concise introduction and reference for anyone new to the subject of statistics. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Breaking The Spell Of Manipulative Media Emmanuel Honaogo Mukisa, 2025-02-08 In an era dominated by screens and endless streams of information, Breaking the Spell of a Manipulative Media is a timely exploration of how media shapes our perceptions, decisions, and lives. This groundbreaking book uncovers the subtle and overt techniques used to influence public opinion—from historical case studies to the modern-day role of algorithms, clickbait, and disinformation campaigns. With an emphasis on media literacy, it provides readers with tools to identify fake news, counter emotional manipulation, and critically assess the credibility of sources. Delving into the psychological operations of media, the book examines its impact on mental health, cultural norms, and public policy, while offering strategies to break free from echo chambers and the polarizing effects of sensationalism. Whether it’s the influence of celebrity endorsements, the rise of citizen journalism, or the ethics of sponsored content, this book equips readers with the knowledge to navigate today’s media landscape and reclaim their autonomy. A must-read for anyone seeking to see beyond the screen and take control of their narrative. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Building Critical Race Media Literacy Christine McWhorter, 2025-07-21 Providing students and scholars with the tools they need to understand the problematic racialized social structures present in the mainstream media, this book highlights how students can be empowered to challenge these social systems. Positioned to increase students' critical understanding of systemic racial inequities depicted in various media texts, this text empowers students by encouraging them to question and act against systemic racial inequities as they recognize underlying messages depicted in media texts. Dr. Christine McWhorter highlights the racial issues embedded in media, the role of media in shaping cultural perceptions of race, and how these narratives can be challenged. The book serves as both an explanation of racial inequality in media and a detailed framework for analyzing these issues, providing students with an indispensable guide to their own journey of creating counternarratives as media makers. This book will appeal to students and scholars of media and communication studies and journalism exploring topics such as critical race media literacy, media literacy, media effects, inequality and representation in media, and media messages. |
| misleading statistics in the media: New Challenges for Data Design David Bihanic, 2014-12-27 The present work provides a platform for leading Data designers whose vision and creativity help us to anticipate major changes occurring in the Data Design field, and pre-empt the future. Each of them strives to provide new answers to the question, “What challenges await Data Design?” To avoid falling into too narrow a mind-set, each works hard to elucidate the breadth of Data Design today and to demonstrate its widespread application across a variety of business sectors. With end users in mind, designer-contributors bring to light the myriad of purposes for which the field was originally intended, forging the bond even further between Data Design and the aims and intentions of those who contribute to it. The first seven parts of the book outline the scope of Data Design, and presents a line-up of “viewpoints” that highlight this discipline’s main topics, and offers an in-depth look into practices boasting both foresight and imagination. The eighth and final part features a series of interviews with Data designers and artists whose methods embody originality and marked singularity. As a result, a number of enlightening concepts and bright ideas unfold within the confines of this book to help dispel the thick fog around this new and still relatively unknown discipline. A plethora of equally eye-opening and edifying new terms, words, and key expressions also unfurl. Informing, influencing, and inspiring are just a few of the buzz words belonging to an initiative that is, first and foremost, a creative one, not to mention the possibility to discern the ever-changing and naturally complex nature of today’s datasphere. Providing an invaluable and cutting-edge resource for design researchers, this work is also intended for students, professionals and practitioners involved in Data Design, Interaction Design, Digital & Media Design, Data & Information Visualization, Computer Science and Engineering. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Emotional Intelligence Wesley Felt, This bundle has two titles. Here is a preview of both: 1 - Deception, as defined by the dictionary, involves intentionally leading someone to believe something that is untrue. This act is deeply ingrained in human nature, allowing anyone to practice it. Deception can engage either the mind or emotions, leveraging our desire for knowledge or information to manipulate us. When deception targets the mind, it often comes in the form of false or distorted information presented as knowledge. When aimed at the body, deception involves persuading someone to undertake actions that have concealed negative consequences. However, the gravest form of deception affects the human spirit. This form is particularly serious because it can influence one’s ultimate fate, even though many people trivialize spiritual matters due to deceptive beliefs. 2 - How do you encourage someone to eagerly make a purchase from you? How can you ensure the sale? The most effective way to gain someone’s trust and motivate them to buy from you or join your team is to carefully enter the conversation already happening in their mind. By doing so, you help your prospect see the value of your service through the information you provide, leading them to recognize their need for what you offer. I once heard a quote that says, People don't like to be sold to, but they pretend to buy. Numerous sales skills and manipulation techniques exist for building trust with potential customers superficially. However, the most powerful way to influence and persuade is by understanding their thoughts, feelings, desires, and the problems they seek to solve, particularly in your area of expertise. Unless you possess mind-reading abilities, the best approach is to ask open-ended, empowering questions. This helps build rapport and engages in meaningful discussion to guide them toward the desired outcome, linking their needs with the benefits and features of your product, service, and your why. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Unveiling Semiotic Codes of Fake News and Misinformation Tatiana Iskanderova, 2024-02-26 This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the widespread issue of fake news and misinformation. Using real-life examples and semiotic theory, the author demonstrates how language, images, and symbols are being utilized in media production and distribution with the intention of altering the perception of individuals and shaping their beliefs. The book also addresses how social and cultural factors influence the spread of information and emphasizes the importance of understanding the context in which information is being received and shared. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the impact of fake news and misinformation on society, especially academics, researchers, journalists, policymakers, and media professionals at all levels. The author provides contemporary theories and practical strategies to navigate the complex and ever-changing media landscape. |
| misleading statistics in the media: The Data Game , Updated for web-based research, this text introduces students to the collection, use and interpretation of statistical data in the social sciences. Separate chapters are on the fields of demography, housing, health, education, crime, economy, labour, poverty, government and public opinion polling. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Media Bursts Silas Grayson, AI, 2025-05-06 Media Bursts delves into the phenomenon of concentrated media coverage and its profound impact on public opinion and current events. It examines how specific events, often amplified by social media, trigger intense bursts of media attention, reshaping public attitudes and influencing policy decisions. The book uniquely focuses on these bursts as distinct periods that create lasting effects on societal structures, often disproportionate to the initial event. The approach dissects the catalysts behind these bursts and their measurable impacts, drawing from historical examples like the Civil Rights Movement to modern viral news. It highlights how narrative framing plays a crucial role in shaping public understanding during these periods. Notably, the book argues that these bursts challenge the notion of a passive public, revealing how media subtly influences our collective understanding and actions. Structured to provide a comprehensive understanding, the book progresses from establishing core concepts to investigating the origins of media bursts, analyzing their psychological effects, and presenting case studies across politics, economics, and social justice. It concludes with a discussion of ethical implications and strategies for critical media consumption. This makes Media Bursts valuable for anyone seeking to understand the power of media influence in the 21st century. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Detecting Fake News on Social Media Kai Shu, Huan Liu, 2019-07-03 This book is an accessible introduction to the study of detecting fake news on social media. The concepts, algorithms, and methods described in this book can help harness the power of social media to build effective and intelligent fake news detection systems. In the past decade, social media is becoming increasingly popular for news consumption due to its easy access, fast dissemination, and low cost. However, social media also enables the wide propagation of fake news, i.e., news with intentionally false information. Fake news on social media can have significant negative societal effects. Therefore, fake news detection on social media has recently become an emerging research that is attracting tremendous attention. From a data mining perspective, this book introduces the basic concepts and characteristics of fake news across disciplines, reviews representative fake news detection methods in a principled way, and illustrates advanced settings of fake news detection on social media. In particular, the authors discuss the value of news content and social context, as well as important extensions to handle early detection, weakly-supervised detection, and explainable detection. This is essential reading for students, researchers, and practitioners to understand, manage, and excel in this area. This book is supported by additional materials, including lecture slides, the complete set of figures, key references, datasets, tools used in this book, and the source code of representative algorithms. |
| misleading statistics in the media: The Data Game Mark Maier, Jennifer Imazeki, 2014-12-18 This book introduces students to the collection, uses, and interpretation of statistical data in the social sciences. It would suit all social science introductory statistics and research methods courses. Separate chapters are devoted to data in the fields of demography, housing, health, education, crime, the economy, wealth, income, poverty, labor, business statistics, and public opinion polling, with a concluding chapter devoted to the common problem of ambiguity. Each chapter includes multiple case studies illustrating the controversies, overview of data sources including web sites, chapter summary and a set of case study questions designed to stimulate further thought. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Statistics I & II For Dummies 2 eBook Bundle Deborah J. Rumsey, 2013-01-03 Two complete eBooks for one low price! Created and compiled by the publisher, this Statistics I and Statistics II bundle brings together two math titles in one, e-only bundle. With this special bundle, you’ll get the complete text of the following two titles: Statistics For Dummies, 2nd Edition Statistics For Dummies shows you how to interpret and critique graphs and charts, determine the odds with probability, guesstimate with confidence using confidence intervals, set up and carry out a hypothesis test, compute statistical formulas, and more. Tracks to a typical first semester statistics course Updated examples resonate with today's students Explanations mirror teaching methods and classroom protocol Packed with practical advice and real-world problems, Statistics For Dummies gives you everything you need to analyze and interpret data for improved classroom or on-the-job performance. Statistics II For Dummies The ideal supplement and study guide for students preparing for advanced statistics. Packed with fresh and practical examples appropriate for a range of degree-seeking students, Statistics II For Dummies helps any reader succeed in an upper-level statistics course. It picks up with data analysis where Statistics For Dummies left off, featuring new and updated examples, real-world applications, and test-taking strategies for success. This easy-to-understand guide covers such key topics as sorting and testing models, using regression to make predictions, performing variance analysis (ANOVA), drawing test conclusions with chi-squares, and making comparisons with the Rank Sum Test. About the Author Deborah Rumsey has a PhD in Statistics from The Ohio State University. Upon graduating, she joined the faculty in the Department of Statistics at Kansas State University, where she won the distinguished Presidential Teaching Award and earned tenure and promotion. She returned to Ohio State and is now a Statistics Education Specialist/Auxiliary Faculty Member for the Department of Statistics. Dr. Rumsey has served on the American Statistical Associations Statistics Education Executive Committee and is the Editor of the Teaching Bits section of the Journal of Statistics Education. She is the author of the both books in this bundle. Additionally, she has published many papers and given many professional presentations on the subject of Statistics Education. Her particular research interests are curriculum materials development, teacher training and support, and immersive learning environments. |
| misleading statistics in the media: The Digital Revolution: Exploring New Media in the 21st Century Dr. Pooja Singh, Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh, 2025-04-04 The 21st century has witnessed an unprecedented digital revolution, transforming the way we create, consume, and interact with media. The Digital Revolution: Exploring New Media in the 21st Century delves into the profound impact of digital technologies on communication, entertainment, journalism, and social engagement. This book examines the evolution of new media platforms, from the rise of social networks and streaming services to the influence of artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Through an interdisciplinary approach, it explores how digitalization has reshaped traditional media industries, blurring the lines between producers and consumers. The book also addresses the challenges posed by this transformation, including concerns over digital privacy, misinformation, and the ethical implications of algorithm-driven content. Furthermore, it highlights the role of digital media in shaping political discourse, cultural trends, and economic landscapes. With case studies, expert insights, and real-world examples, The Digital Revolution provides a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing changes in media and their implications for the future. It offers valuable perspectives for students, scholars, media professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of digital communication in today’s interconnected world. By examining both the opportunities and risks associated with new media, this book serves as a crucial guide to navigating the complexities of the digital age. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Media Literacy, Equity, and Justice Belinha S. De Abreu, 2022-07-20 Offering a new and thought-provoking look at media literacy education, this book brings together a range of perspectives that address the past, present, and future of media literacy, equity and justice. Straddling media studies, literacy education, and social justice education, this book comes at a time when the media’s role as well as our media intake and perceptions are being disrupted. As a result, questions of censorship, free speech, accountability abound, and nuance is often lost. This book is an antidote to the challenges facing media literacy education: chapters offer a careful examination of important and hot topics, including AI, authenticity, representation, climate change, activism and more. Addressing the continually evolving role of media and its impact on our society and shared knowledge base, the volume is organized around five themes: Misinformation and Disinformation; Media Representation; Civic Media, Politics and Policy; Eco Media Literacy; Education and Equity, Ethical Quandaries and Ideologies; and Emerging Technologies. Ideal for courses on media literacy and new literacies, this book furthers the conversation on the ways literacy and social justice are connected to educational communities in local and global contexts. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Everybody Sells, Nobody Buys Pasquale De Marco, In a world saturated with salesmanship, it's time to take a critical look at the persuasive techniques that shape our culture, our politics, and our economy. From the moment we're born, we're bombarded with messages trying to convince us to buy something. Whether it's a new car, a new pair of shoes, or a new political candidate, we're constantly being sold to. But what are the consequences of this relentless salesmanship? How does it impact our individual lives and our society as a whole? In this groundbreaking book, we'll explore the pervasive role of sales in our society. We'll examine how salesmanship has shaped our culture, our politics, and our economy. We'll also consider the ethical implications of salesmanship and the impact it has on our individual lives. We'll take a journey through the history of salesmanship, from the rise of mass production in the Industrial Revolution to the emergence of advertising and marketing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We'll examine the techniques that salespeople use to persuade us to buy their products and services, and we'll consider the psychological and emotional impact of these techniques. We'll also look at the dark side of salesmanship, from the fraudulent practices of unscrupulous salespeople to the devastating impact of consumerism on our environment. This book is a wake-up call to a nation of salesmen. It's time to wake up to the consequences of salesmanship and to take a critical look at the role it plays in our lives. It's time to question the constant barrage of advertising messages and to make more conscious choices about what we buy and why we buy it. It's time to take back control of our lives from the salesmen. If you like this book, write a review! |
| misleading statistics in the media: The Corruption Chronicles: Exposing the Misdeeds of America's Elite Unknown, A deep dive into the world of political and corporate malfeasance, The Corruption Chronicles unveils a shocking narrative that will send shivers down the spines of readers. This book is a meticulous exploration of the misdeeds that have plagued America's elite, leaving no stone unturned as it lays bare the secrets and scandals that have remained hidden from public view. From the corridors of power to the boardrooms of major corporations, the book follows the trail of greed, deception, and abuse that has corrupted individuals and institutions alike. Through meticulously researched accounts and explosive revelations, it exposes the extent of wrongdoing that has shaped America's political and economic landscape. The Corruption Chronicles is a wake-up call for a nation that has long been held hostage by the corrupt practices of its leaders. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of America and demands accountability from those who wield power. With its captivating content and unflinching honesty, this book will undoubtedly spark outrage and inspire action among its readers. |
| misleading statistics in the media: Know Your Chances Steven Woloshin, Lisa M. Schwartz, H. Gilbert Welch, 2008-11-30 Understanding risk -- Putting risk in perspective -- Risk charts : a way to get perspective -- Judging the benefit of a health intervention -- Not all benefits are equal : understand the outcome -- Consider the downsides -- Do the benefits outweight the downsides? -- Beware of exaggerated importance -- Beware of exaggerated certainty -- Who's behind the numbers? |
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