Tag big data

January 30, 2017
in Current Affairs, Economics, Political Science, Social Science

The Value of Data in Governance

January 30, 2017
in Current Affairs, Economics, Political Science, Social Science

Jennifer Bachner— Data have been collected and analyzed for millennia, but never before have these processes been so ubiquitous. Data journalism, with its focus on eye-catching visualizations and infographics, is transforming an industry from mere collection of information to effective presentation. Businesses rigorously analyze consumers’ browsing and purchasing histories to

December 21, 2015
in Current Affairs, History, Technology

5 Reasons Big Data Needs a History

December 21, 2015
in Current Affairs, History, Technology

Rebecca Lemov— Big Data is a topic that is big news, yet it is often raised in academic circles with trepidation. Here are some reasons why our understanding of big data, even as a fashion, can benefit from historical thinking. Big Data is a new(er) concept. The phrase “big data”