This 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.

"Working With Numbers and Statistics: A Handbook for Journalists" is designed to bolster the journalists' math skills and in turn improve math confidence.

This book looks at how numbers and statistics have been used to underpin quality in news reporting.

Written to reveal statistical deceptions often thrust upon unsuspecting journalists, this book views the use of numbers from a public perspective.

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