How to Cut Up Numbers and Tell Stories

When it comes to numbers, context is the key. A number like a city's murder rate might look big and scary, but if you check what it was ten years ago and you see that it's gone down substantially, then your takeaway will be really different. The last really good indicator for when something is suspect is whether you know the source. On social media, that means knowing the creator of the meam, not just the person sharing it. Ask some questions of what you're seeing and reading. Is it paid for by a company or a politician or another by a source? And are the numbers in context? Ok? Now that you're a pro in information spotting, you're