Damned Lies and Coronavirus by Joel Best
In this talk, Social Problems and Damned Lies and Statistics author Joel Best will examine the role statistics play in constructing an ongoing problem. We will end the presentation with a live Q&A.
About the presenter:
Joel Best is a professor of sociology and criminal justice at the University of Delaware. Best’s research focuses on understanding how and why we become concerned with particular issues at particular moments in time. He’s written about the ways bad statistics creep into public debates and about dubious fears, such as the mistaken belief that poisoned Halloween candy poses a serious threat to our kids. His books include Damned Lies and Statistics, Stat-Spotting, Kids Gone Wild, The Student Loan Mess, American Nightmares, and the forthcoming Is That True?: Critical Thinking for Sociologists .
Instructions
You will write a one-page, reflection on the lecture – your opinion and reflections on what you learned. Reflective essay expressing what you learned and your reflections on the information. As always, follow the correct essay format – introduction, Body, Conclusion.
