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Michael Blastland

Michael Blastland is a writer and broadcaster and co-author of The Tiger that Isn't – a guide to numbers in the news

June 2013

  • Risk: roulette wheel

    Everyday risks: when statistics can't predict the future

    Statistics can reveal our chances of being affected by anything from crime to illness. But number-crunching itself is hazardous, say Michael Blastland and David Spiegelhalter

April 2012

  • Data journalism handbook

    Datablog
    Data journalism handbook: Tips for Working with Numbers in the News

    Today sees the release of the Data Journalism Handbook - a unique collaboration of data journalists from around the world, including the Guardian's data team. In this extract from the book, former BBC reporter Michael Blastland explains how to start with data - and how to enjoy yourself in the process

May 2010

  • How to sort the spin from the statistics

    Michael Blastland
    Michael Blastland: Politics has no sense of scale, but with the economy trivia has taken the headlines when the underlying iceberg needs attention
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