data-journalism

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Data-journalism' involves using data to tell stories in journalism. Journalists analyze big sets of data, like audience ratings or crime records, to uncover patterns and stories that aren't obvious without the numbers.

Examples in Different Contexts

For public health stories, 'data journalism' uses health data to report on trends, outbreaks, and healthcare system performance. A health reporter might explain, 'Data journalism allows us to visualize the impact of the pandemic by mapping infection rates and vaccination coverage across different regions.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

The student performance data from last semester shows some concerning patterns. We need to address this before the start of the new term.

Response:

Maybe we can use data-journalism to analyze the factors affecting student performance last semester.

Impact

Scenario:

There are some surprising findings in the recent environmental pollution data. We really need to dig deeper into this.

Response:

It's a good idea to use data-journalism to identify the source of this sudden spike in pollution levels.