The Statistics Behind the Headlines
Today, the Stats+Stories podcast team announces the release of the audiobook version of “Statistics Behind the Headlines” read by the show’s very own John Bailer and Rosemary Pennington. This audiobook, a masterful exploration of the crucial role statistics play in understanding the news, promises to enlighten and empower listeners in deciphering the complexities of today’s world.
“Our hope with this book is that it will make people better understand how statistics is used and gain an appreciation for the ways statisticians go about doing their work,” Stats+Stories co-founder John Bailer said.
“Statistics Behind the Headlines” serves as a beacon of clarity in an information-saturated culture, equipping listeners with the tools needed to critically analyze the numbers shaping our world. Through interesting narratives and real-world examples, Bailer and Pennington demystify statistical concepts, empowering listeners to interrogate the data behind the headlines.
Whether it’s understanding the impact of social media on teen depression, new running shoes on record marathon times, binge-watching television on health, or understanding the spread of COVID-19, this audiobook serves as a guide for anyone seeking to deconstruct news to determine what statistical and research ideas are the foundations for stories. It also provides insight into the journalistic practices that shape the production of news.
“Journalism can sometimes feel as foreign to the general public as statistics,” Stats+Stories moderator Rosemary Pennington said. “This book is an attempt to help audiences understand how news stories are shaped.”
The audiobook format offers a dynamic listening experience, allowing audiences to absorb the information anytime, anywhere. With clear narration and engaging storytelling, listeners will gain a deeper appreciation for the power and potential of statistics as well as the power of a news story to shape how we understand our world. It also includes an interview with the authors hosted by Stats+Stories co-founder, and former panelist, Richard Campbell.
“Statistics Behind the Headlines” is not just an audiobook—it’s a roadmap to statistical literacy and a data self-defense course. Whether you’re a seasoned data enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of statistics and data journalism, this audiobook is a must-have addition to your library.
To listen to “Statistics Behind the Headlines” audiobook check it below. To pick up a physical copy of “Statistics Behind the Headlines” visit Routledge Press.