Precision journalism is the use of social and behavioural science research methods to gather and analyze data. It forms part of computer-assisted reporting (CAR), a broad term for electronic information gathering by journalists. CAR techniques of collecting information in databases, analyzing public records with statistical programs and spreadsheets, and studying political and demographic change with geographic information system mapping have enabled journalists to radically increase the quality and effectiveness of their work by using large amounts of data to frame the subject under consideration. The use of such data analysis techniques is transforming investigative journalism in particular.
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Damiano Crognali journalist
José Luis Dader professor of precision journalism at the University Complutense in Madrid
Ilvo Diamanti president Demos & Pi (via Skype)
Steve Doig professor of precision journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University
Giorgio Meletti La7
Phillip Meyer professor emeritus UNC