Statistical literacy, political trust and the use of statistical information by social actors

Term

2023 -

Project description

In this chair project, statistical literacy is understood as a general qualification that plays a central role in information processing and decision-making in everyday life. In various studies, we are investigating the role that statistical literacy plays in media reporting, trust in science and politics, and the handling of health information.

Publications:

Bethäuser, J., Menold, N., Winker, P. (2025) How survey results are reported in the media: A framework on selection mechanisms and a pilot study on reporting practice. PLOS ONE 20(10): e0333066. https://doi. org/10.1371/journal.pone.0333066

Final theses:

Troschin, K. (2024). Statistical literacy among students at the TUD Dresden University of Technology. An investigation of statistical literacy in the academic setting of a university as a function of social background using an online survey. Unpublished master thesis

Thiele, S. (2024). The influence of media reporting on subjective fear of crime and perceived crime trends. An experimental study of the effect of news articles on students at the TUD Dresden University of Technology using an online survey. Unpublished master thesis

Project team

Prof. Dr. Natalja Menold

Emma Lehnhoff, M.Sc