Monday, May 4, 2009

How do journalists use probability and statistics in their careers?

I'm doing a project that ties in the college application process with math for my Probability and Statistics class (I'm a junior in high school). I can't think of any reasons. The project is due tomorrow! Any ideas would help.

How do journalists use probability and statistics in their careers?
Journalists, publicists and other media practitioners use statistics and probability in articles/reports to backup their stories and opinions on issues.


Facts and figures go together so it's essential that the statistics are correct and up to date. Any poor research on statistics would discredit the reporter and undermine the work of statisticians.
Reply:Good job, waiting until the last minute.





Journalists use prob %26amp; stat's to enhance their stories, to prove their point, to give more creedence to their investigations, etc.


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