Big Data
Does Size Matter?
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نقد و بررسی
May 1, 2016
Comedian and journalist Harkness, who has presented documentaries such as Data, Data Everywhere and written for publications such as the Independent, delves into the history of data collection, from the discovery of a wolf bone with 57 notches to a computer (a person's job title) to the computer (the machine today). The author describes breakthroughs that big data has allowed in physics (glimpsing the Higgs boson) and medicine (the realization that smoking causes lung cancer). Data is everywhere, and Harkness notes that it can be manipulated to show causation. One of the main points is that while information itself is unbiased, the way it is used isn't; data can answer many hows but few whys. Harkness's first-person perspective and humorous footnotes make this a solid starting point for newcomers to the topic. VERDICT Those who enjoy technology, statistics, or works by authors such as John C. Havens will appreciate Harkness's view and the interviews she has compiled to show its importance.--Natalie Browning, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community Coll. Lib., Richmond, VA
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