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Sun May 17 18:35:16 +0000 2020

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Nate Silver @NateSilver538

1. I think there's not nearly enough recognition in the media that the data we have on coronavirus is highly imperfect and this sometimes leads to misleading conclusions. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 17, 2020 Hibernated

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Nate Silver @NateSilver538

So, here's a podcast with @brianstelter where I talk about media coverage of coronavirus data. I think media coverage of coronavirus overall has been good in many respects, but there are basically three things that frustrate me from a data point of view. — PolitiTweet.org

Brian Stelter @brianstelter

My guest on this week's Reliable podcast: @NateSilver538. On Covid-19 data, "known unknowns," and the need for humi… https://t.co/eVIwlmgqUq

Posted May 17, 2020 Hibernated

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Nate Silver @NateSilver538

e.g. experts estimate that only ~10% of coronavirus *infections* have become detected *cases* in the US. So accounting for how well we're doing at detection (e.g. test volume) is very important. Deaths are also significantly underreported, more so in some contexts than others. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 17, 2020 Hibernated

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