News and Numbers: A Guide to Reporting Statistical Claims and Controversies in Health and Other Fields
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Book Overview
News and Numbers gives reporters the information they need to understand, analyse and explain statistics in health science and related areas. It enables the reporter to judge the probable truth of an event; weigh and question claims; and read or judge the contentions of scientists, doctors, environmentalists, politicians, economists and others. This long-awaited second edition includes: new material and updates in every chapter including:disease outbreak...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0813814243
ISBN13:9780813814247
Release Date:April 2001
Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell
Length:232 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.6" x 8.6"
Customer Reviews
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Great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book is a great resource for journalists who cover health issues and report on research studies and statistics. It is also a useful tool for classroom instruction.
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