Tools & Techniques
4 Tips for Avoiding Math Errors When Reporting
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Many people get ‘percent change’ and ‘percentage-point change’ confused. This tipsheet on reporting with math features insights from data journalism pioneer Jennifer LaFleur.
calculation
Eight Simple Ways to Let the Spreadsheet Do the Math So You Can Focus on the Story
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With just a spreadsheet, a journalist can let the software do the counting and calculating, allowing them to concentrate on the purpose and result of their inquiry. It also opens the door to understanding more advanced statistics, and the use or misuse of statistics by governments and businesses.