Iddo Gal|Vince Geiger
Welcome to the era of vague news: a study of the demands of statistical and mathematical products in the COVID-19 pandemic media
University of Haifa|Australian Catholic University
article report typology demands statistical mathematical products stamps embedded media items related covid19 coronavirus pandemic typology emerged content analysis large purposive sample diverse media items selected digital news sources based four countries findings encompass nine categories stamps 1 descriptive quantitative information 2 models predictions causality risk 3 representations displays 4 data quality strength evidence 5 demographics comparative thinking 6 heterogeneity contextual factors 7 literacy language demands 8 multiple information sources 9 critical demands illustrate categories via selected media items substantiate relevant research literature point categories encompass new enhanced types demands findings offer insights rich set capabilities citizens including young people adults must possess order engage mass media demands critically analyze statistical mathematical information media evaluate meaning credibility news reports understand public policies make evidencedinformed judgments conclusions point need revise current curricular frameworks conceptual models eg regarding statistical probability literacy adult numeracy better incorporate notions blended knowledge vagueness risk strength evidence criticality furthermore attention needed literacy language demands media items involving statistical mathematical information implications research educational practice discussed