Project Details
Description
According to the headlines, we’re in the middle of a ‘data revolution: large, detailed datasets and complex algorithms allow us to make predictions on anything from who will win the league to who is likely to commit a crime. Our ability to question the quality of evidence - as the public, journalists, politicians or decision makers - needs to be expanded to meet this.
To know the questions to ask and how to press for clarity about the strengths and weaknesses of using analysis from data models to make decisions. This is a guide to having more of those conversations, regardless of how much you don’t know about data science.
To know the questions to ask and how to press for clarity about the strengths and weaknesses of using analysis from data models to make decisions. This is a guide to having more of those conversations, regardless of how much you don’t know about data science.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 08/9/19 → 08/9/19 |
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Press/Media
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Is that data trustworthy? Here’s how we’re helping you answer that question
Gaby Appleton
10/24/19
1 Media contribution
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Vetting the data revolution: a publication and campaign to get people asking about the quality of data science
06/27/19
1 Media contribution
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New guide can help the public ask the right questions about data science claims
06/27/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media