Numbers Uncovered A Data Dive into Corona Chaos
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The document discusses the importance of numbers in understanding the current coronavirus situation, emphasizing their role in clarity amidst misinformation. It highlights the surge of false statistics during the pandemic and the efforts of various organizations to combat misinformation. The content underscores the critical need for accurate data and provides resources for accessing reliable information.
Numbers Uncovered A Data Dive into Corona Chaos
- 1. Data Dive Into Corona Chaos “Numbers seem to be a gateway that are crucial and necessary for these other kinds of lifestyles and material cultures that we all share now but that at some point humans didn’t have.” Caleb Everett
- 2. How can accurate numbers help you with right statistics?
- 4. • We rely heavily on numbers to unlock the mysteries of the universe, from equations to measurements to statistics.
- 5. • The invention of zero – as a numerical symbol (and the absence of amount) is one of the greatest inventions in history. • According to Peter Gobets, secretary of the ZerOrigIndia Foundation, or the Zero Project, zero is “the cornerstone of modern mathematics and physics, plus the spin-off technology.”
- 6. • Studies like Mathematics and number theory are devoted to the philosophy and study of numbers. • Entire computer languages, binary components, and codes, speak the language of numbers.
- 7. • Numbers are everywhere; they rule our lives. Without numbers, there would be no clarity or consistency, and we’d be surrounded by discrepancies.
- 8. When Numbers Don’t Add Up
- 9. • The Coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted all of us, and many of us are glued to the news for the latest updates. • With stats rolling out every minute from local news, government agencies, and social media platforms, it’s hard to tell which news and numbers to trust.
- 10. • Knowing the numbers is important to learn the current case count in your area, how long it will take to flatten the curve, and the economic effect the virus is having. • Contradictory or incorrect information kills our ability to identify the truth, and that can create anxiety.
- 11. • From the Center for an Informed Public in Seattle, WA, sociologist Emma Spiro and crisis informatics researcher Kate Starbird, comment on the spiraling situation of misinformation: “Historically, a lot of misinformation is a byproduct of the natural response that people have to a disaster event. There’s a lot of uncertainty about the impacts of the event and what actions we can take to respond to it.”
- 12. • Sharing information is an outlet for many people’s anxiety—an action that we hope will help our loved ones. But when there’s a crisis, our desires to help can cause an influx of panic, which leads to sharing information that is not rooted in fact.
- 14. • NPR reports that Facebook – who, along with Twitter have seen a surge of false and harmful statistics – is relying heavily on a network of 55 fact-checking partners to constantly monitor misinformation. • Other organizations like the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) have created task forces to challenge bad information.
- 15. • For reference, here’s a helpful article covering many current coronavirus myths: https://www.livescience.com/corona virus-myths.html • A website vetting over 140 sites across the U.S., U.K., France, Italy, and Germany, who are publishing false information: https://www.newsguardtech.co m/coronavirus-misinformation-tracking- center/
- 16. A few references of interest… • An article on many current coronavirus myths: https://www.livescience.com/corona virus-myths.html • A reference of 140 sites across the US, UK, France, Italy, and Germany publishing false information: https://www.newsguardtech.co m/coronavirus-misinformation-tracking- center/ • A site focusing on resisting strategic misinformation, promoting an informed society, and strengthening democratic discourse: https://www.cip.uw.edu/
- 17. Final Thoughts
- 18. • At SoGoSurvey, we understand the critical value of the right statistics and how badly the wrong numbers can skew understanding. To find the truth, sometimes you need to look for the results yourself.
- 19. • SoGoSurvey has partnered with healthcare organizations to support them in finding the right numbers and answers to address the questions presented by the coronavirus. • To take advantage of free timely templates available for your use, or to inquire after other offers, connect with us.
- 20. Better numbers add up to better answers.
- 21. Challenge bad information, check the truth, and find the right numbers.
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- 23. Email: Reach us on: support1@sogosurvey.com +1 (800) 646-0520