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Global Journalism Effectiveness Scores
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The data explains the performance of journalism globally, detailing the scores nations receive for both the integrity of their information and the safety of their journalists. It is essential for understanding global trends and discerning whether a nation is improving or deteriorating in its commitment to spreading truthful information versus disinformation over the three years covered. The final ranking of a country is determined by a calculated Global Score, where a lower score signifies a better outcome.
Columns
- Country Name: The identifier for the country, featuring 180 unique values.
- Abuse Score 2021: A metric evaluated by experts based on the level of violence and abuse targeting journalists within the country. This score is used as a weighting factor when determining the final Global Score; a lower score indicates better conditions. The mean score is 20.8.
- Underlying Situation Score 2021: A metric determined by experts reflecting the truthfulness and honesty of the information provided by the country's journalists. A lower score suggests a better informational environment. The mean score is 34.6.
- Global Score 2021: The final calculated index for the country in 2021, derived from the Abuse Score and the Underlying Situation Score. A lower score corresponds to a higher country rank. The mean score is 35.1.
- Global Score 2020: The final calculated index score for the country from 2020, used for trend analysis. The mean score is 34.8.
- Global Score 2019: The final calculated index score for the country from 2019, used for trend analysis. The mean score is 35.
Distribution
The dataset is typically structured as a CSV file. It contains 6 columns and 180 records, representing data for 180 distinct countries globally. All records are valid, with zero missing data points recorded for any of the score columns across the 2019, 2020, and 2021 periods.
Usage
This dataset is well-suited for projects involving data visualization and exploratory data analysis. It allows users to track yearly changes (trends) in the press environment of different nations from 2019 to 2021. It provides insight into global disparities concerning media freedom and ethical journalism practices.
Coverage
The data covers 180 countries geographically, providing a broad global overview. The time range includes three specific annual data points for the Global Score: 2019, 2020, and 2021. The metric scores (Abuse and Underlying Situation) are provided for 2021. All 180 countries have valid data across all six columns.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Beginner Data Analysts: Utilising the data for foundational exercises in visualization and simple comparative analysis.
- Social Scientists and Academics: Analysing the impact of political and societal factors on the quality and freedom of journalism.
- Policy and Governance Experts: Tracking specific national performance indicators in the press index rankings to inform international policy discussions.
- Journalism Students and Ethics Scholars: Studying the correlation between reported journalist abuse and the resulting global scores.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- World Press Index (2019–2021)
- Global Journalism Effectiveness Scores
- Press Freedom Rankings 2019-2021
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Original Data Source: Global Journalism Effectiveness Scores
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