By Sarah Cohen
From basic math to more complex principles, Cohen's book guides reporters and editors on using math in their stories. The book uses real-world examples that journalists encounter on a daily basis. The second edition provides updated examples.
BOOK CHAPTERS
- What's a Number?
- A Newsroom Math Guide (includes fractions, rates, percentages, measuring change, understanding averages, etc.)
- Working with Graphics
- The Standard Stories
- Surveys and Polls
- The 10 Most-Wanted List: Mistakes in the News from Simple Math to Lapses in Judgment
- Lotteries, Lightning Strikes and Longevity — A Note on Probability
- Resources
- Reading List
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