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Data in Society: Challenging Statistics in an Age of Globalisation - Ridgway, Jim (Contributions by), and Johnston, Ron (Contributions by), and Bounegru, Liliana (Contributions by)
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Statistical data and evidence-based claims are increasingly central to our everyday lives. Critically examining 'Big Data', this book charts the recent explosion in sources of data, including those precipitated by global developments and technological change. It sets out changes and controversies related to data harvesting and construction, dissemination and data analytics by a range of private, governmental and social organisations in multiple settings. Analysing the power of data to shape political debate, the ...

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Data in Society: Challenging Statistics in an Age of Globalisation 2019, Policy Press

ISBN-13: 9781447348221

Paperback

Data in Society: Challenging Statistics in an Age of Globalisation 2019, Policy Press

ISBN-13: 9781447348214

Hardcover