Data Literacy — Glossary

The process by which media or actors influence the importance placed on topics in public discourse and policymaking.

Information or developments communicated to delegates during a crisis committee to influence decision-making and actions.

Incorrectly analyzing or drawing conclusions from data due to misunderstanding statistics or context.

Pre-packaged information provided by sources to journalists to influence news coverage efficiently.

Using numerical data in a way that distorts the truth, often by cherry-picking or manipulating visuals.

The strategic presentation or interpretation of information to influence public perception in favor of a political actor.

An event or activity designed solely to attract media attention and influence public perception rather than convey genuine news.

Sampling bias happens when collected data does not represent the target population accurately.

The tendency of individuals to prefer information that aligns with their existing beliefs and avoid contradictory information. This affects [Political Polarization](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/political-polarization).

A political communicator who shapes information to present a favorable interpretation of events or policies.