Keywords
counting, mass murder, mass shootings, social construction
Abstract
News reports often cite statistics about the number of mass shootings. It is important to appreciate the definitions used when counting mass shootings. Different definitions produce very different statistical outcomes.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.16.1.1426
Recommended Citation
Best, Joel. "Considering What Counts: Mass Shooting Math." Numeracy 16, Iss. 1 (2023): Article 8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5038/1936-4660.16.1.1426
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