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Bad data : why we measure the wrong things and often miss the metrics that matter / by Schryvers, Peter,1983-author.(CARDINAL)823383;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-314) and index.Introduction -- Teaching to the test: Goodhart's Law and the paradox of metrics -- The ins and outs: the logic model and program evaluation -- The long and short of it: intertemporal problems and undervaluing time -- The problem of per: denominator errors -- The forest and the trees: simplifying complex systems -- Apples and oranges: ignoring differing qualities -- Not everything that can be counted counts: the lamppost problem -- Not everything that counts can be counted: measuring what matters -- The measure of metrics -- Gateways not yardsticks.Big data is often touted as the key to understanding almost every aspect of contemporary life. This critique of "information hubris" shows that even more important than data is finding the right metrics to evaluate it. The author, an expert in environmental design and city planning, examines the many ways in which we measure ourselves and our world. He dissects the metrics we apply to health, worker productivity, our children's education, the quality of our environment, the effectiveness of leaders, the dynamics of the economy, and the overall well-being of the planet. Among the areas where the wrong metrics have led to poor outcomes, he cites the fee-for-service model of health care, corporate cultures that emphasize time spent on the job while overlooking key productivity measures, overreliance on standardized testing in education to the detriment of authentic learning, and a blinkered focus on carbon emissions, which underestimates the impact of industrial damage to our natural world. He also examines various communities and systems that have achieved better outcomes by adjusting the ways in which they measure data. The best results are attained by those that have learned not only what to measure and how to measure it, but what it all means. By highlighting the pitfalls inherent in data analysis, this illuminating book reminds us that not everything that can be counted really counts.
Subjects: Quantitative research; Performance;
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Blind spot : the global rise of unhappiness and how leaders missed it / by Clifton, Jon(Businessman),author.(CARDINAL)887360;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-331).Introduction -- Part I: The leadership blind spot: happiness and well-being -- Chapter one: What economic models miss -- Chapter 2: Unhappiness and elections -- Part II: Addressing the blind spot: Measuring happiness and well being -- Chapter 3: The happiest people in the world? -- Chapter 4: How on earth do you measure happiness? -- Chapter 5: Do people know how happy they are? -- Chapter 6: Behavioral economics and measuring a great life -- Part III: What makes a great life? -- Chapter 7: The five elements of a great life -- Chapter 8: The global great jobs crisis -- Chapter 9: Does money buy happiness? -- Chapter 10: The world's broken communities -- Chapter 11: The global hunger crisis -- Chapter 12: A lonely planet -- Chapter 13: The serious outcomes of unhappiness -- Part IV: Unanswered questions -- Chapter 14: How are women's lives doing? -- Chapter 15: The emotionless society -- Chapter 16: A letter to Rwandan president, Paul Kagame -- Chapter 17: How the global pandemic shaped happiness -- Part V: What leaders can do to improve how people's lives are doing -- Chapter 18: What public sector leaders can do -- Chapter 19: What private sector leaders can do -- Chapter 20: What public sector and private sector leaders can do together -- Conclusion: Five million conversations -- Appendix -- References -- About Gallup -- About the author -- Acknowledgements.Unhappiness has been increasing globally for a decade, according to Gallup -- and its rise has been missed by almost every world leader. That's because while leaders pay close attention to measures like GDP or unemployment, almost none of them track their citizens' wellbeing. The implications of this blind spot are significant and far-reaching -- leaders missed the citizen unhappiness that triggered events ranging from the Arab uprisings to Brexit to the election of Donald Trump. What are they going to miss next? Grounded in Gallup's global research, Blind Spot makes the urgent case that leaders should measure and quantify wellbeing and happiness -- how citizens' lives are going -- and shows them how. It also discusses the five key elements of a great life and where the world needs to improve
Subjects: Happiness.; Quantitative research.; Gobal citizenship.; Leadership.;
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Quantitative data and immigration research / by Couch, Stephen Robert.(CARDINAL)299665; Bryce-Laporte, Roy S.(CARDINAL)299103; Kubler, MaryJane E.(CARDINAL)299664; Research Institute on Immigration and Ethnic Studies (Smithsonian Institution)(CARDINAL)288777; International Studies Association.Annual Convention(19th :1978 :Washington, D.C.);
Includes bibliographical references.Preface / The editors -- Introduction: The study of the new immigration: some political and methodological deterrents / Roy S. Bryce-Laporte -- pt. I. Data collection and general availability -- Sources of data for the study of international migration / Donald Heisel -- Sources of data for the study of U.S. immigration / Ellen Percy Kraly -- Critical issues in using government data collected primarily for non-research purposes / Gilbert Cardenas -- Some thoughts on the study of immigration patterns within the modern world economy: established and alternative data sources / Elizabeth McLean Petras -- pt. II. Data availability and specific uses -- Some data and methodological issues regarding research on the economic progress of immigrants / Barry R. Chiswick -- Greener pastures: American expatriation and expatriates / Van B. Shaw -- A residential survey of illegal aliens / Leon Hunt -- Discussion / Charles B. Keely -- pt. III. Research notes on Caribbean migrants -- Note on the spatial diffusion of nurses from the Commonwealth Caribbean to Britain: quantitative methods and migration studies / Simon B. Jones-Hendrickson -- Issues in the measurement of external migration / G.W. Roberts -- Note on limitations of data and external migration in the Eastern Caribbean / G.W. Roberts -- Concluding essay: Quantitative immigration data, scientific knowledge and public policy: possibilities, limitations and interrelationships / Stephen R. Couch -- Appendix A: Programs to the sessions on quantitative data and immigration research of the International Studies Association Annual Meetings, February 1978 -- Appendix B: List of publications of the Research Institute on Immigration and Ethnic Studies -- Appendix C: Notes on contributors.
Subjects: Conference papers and proceedings.; Emigration and immigration; Emigration and immigration;
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Be data literate : the data literacy skills everyone needs to succeed / by Morrow, Jordan;
Includes bibliographical references and index.WINNER: International Book Awards 2023 - Business: Technology (1st edition) Not everyone needs to be a data scientist, but everyone should be data literate in a fast-moving world that brings new technological developments every day. It is not enough for a business to have the best data if those using it don't understand the right questions to ask or how to use the information generated to make decisions. Be Data Literate is the essential guide to developing the curiosity, creativity and critical thinking necessary to make anyone data literate, without needing a data science degree. With learnings to show development and real-world examples from industries implementing data literacy skills, this new edition includes groundbreaking insights into the future of data and AI. Be Data Literate is a practical guide to understanding the four levels of analytics, how to analyze data and the key steps to making smarter, data-informed decisions.
Subjects: Data mining.; Research; Quantitative research.; Information literacy.;
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Python for data science / by Mueller, John,1958-author.(CARDINAL)203899; Massaron, Luca,author.(CARDINAL)349112;
Part 1: Getting started with data science and Python -- Part 2: Getting your hands dirty with data -- Part 3: Visualizing information -- Part 4: Wrangling data -- Part 5: Learning from data -- Part 6: The part of tens.Python is a general-purpose programming language created in the late 1980s--and named after Monty Python--that's used by thousands of people to do things from testing microchips at Intel, to powering Instagram, to building video games with the PyGame library.
Subjects: Python (Computer program language); Data mining.; Quantitative research; Quantitative research;
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Blending qualitative & quantitative research methods in theses and dissertations / by Thomas, R. Murray(Robert Murray),1921-2016.(CARDINAL)710101;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-234) and index.The qualitative and the quantitative -- Historical perspectives -- Present-status perspectives--qualitative -- Present-status perspectives--quantitative -- Data-collection processes and instruments -- Researcher role perspectives -- Interpretation methods -- Solving immediate problems -- Establishing foundations for planning -- Applying, testing, and generating theories -- Contributing to research methodology -- Replicating others' research -- Publishing the results -- Reviewing the themes.
Subjects: Dissertations, Academic; Research;
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Data storytelling in marketing : how to tell persuasive stories through data / by Florence, Caroline,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Marketers are storytellers, they write content, marketing strategies and devise internal communications, but unless these stories are evidence-based, they won't be believable or truly persuasive. Stories centred on robust evidence and credible data can withstand challenge, provide meaning, offer insight and persuade audiences. Understanding how to use data to build and tell stories is an increasingly important part of the modern-day marketers' toolkit. This book is designed to plug the data skills gap and enable you to cut through the data overload and pick the most pertinent data to tell your story. Regardless of whether you're a data expert, data anxious or a data sceptic, this book will give you the tools to understand what you have at your fingertips and how that data can help you to communicate more effectively with your customers and your stakeholders. Written by expert trainer Caroline Florence, this book outlines how to build robust insight narratives that stand up to scrutiny and create compelling data-led content that influences and persuades. Drawing on her client work with companies such as Toyota, Lactalis, News UK, Mars Petcare and AXA, plus contributions from experts across data, insights, marketing and customer experience, this book provides a practical roadmap to increase your influence with data storytelling"--
Subjects: Marketing; Customer relations; Quantitative research.;
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Evaluation & calculation module. [video-enabled device]. by Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.(CARDINAL)868990;
7 Days Of The Week -- Baby Einstein: Let's Count Together -- Hickory Dickory Dock -- I Can Tell Time -- Kids Telling Time -- Marvie's Days of the Week Song -- Monday Monsters -- Months of the Year -- Telling Time with the Smurfs -- What Time Is It? -- Xander English Time 1 -- Xander English Time 2.The goal of the Evaluation & Calculation Module is to teach kids to identify and analyze the details, data, and patterns that define the world around them. Topics in this module include quantification, research, algebraic thinking, statistics, association, and measurement. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day.Ages 3+.Pre-K to K.
Subjects: Educational games.; Research; Quantitative research; Mathematics; Statistics; Measurement;
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Counting pack [video-enabled device]. by Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.(CARDINAL)868990;
Animal Number Games -- Ants Go Marching -- Counting Puppies -- Count the Bubbles with Marvie! -- Dino Tim: Preschool Basic Math -- Kids Learn to Count -- Mr. Squirrel's Apples -- Robo Maths -- Smithsonian: 100 Curious Things to Count -- The Silliest Counting Show -- Uno to Diez -- Xander English 123.Educating over 15 million kids in classrooms across the world, the award winning Eggroll Games team presents an all new number learning adventure! Follow Sully Shark, Ralphie Cat, and Chill E. Penquin and complete counting, sequence, and number challenges focusing on number recognition, counting, grouping, and more!Join Bow Wizzle (played by Snoop Dogg) and the rest of the puppies down in Doggyland as they march along with the ants while they rap and sing! This song is a great way to practice counting and numbers with your kids!Can you cant all the bubbles Marvie is blowing with her bubble wand? Go ahead count along!What better way to count than with cute puppies? There are 8 adorable puppies. Can you count them by twos?Kids will experience an exciting adventure by solving puzzles, running, counting, flying and jumping all while learning shapes, colors, counting, and basic math skills.With just a tap of a button children will learn to count through engaging play! Featuring over 20 different activites to learn numbers 1 - 20, kids will enjoy painting, popping bubbles, making pizza and more. Switch languages and learn numbers 1-20 in up to 7 different languages.Mr. Squirrel is so excited to find a tree full of bright red apples. Can you help him count all of the apples? Like every FarFaria ebook, this title includes professional audio narration with word highlighting and a standards-aligned reading level, independently measured using the Lexile framework.Round up the correct number of robots to pass through the maze! Kids will learn the basics of counting while collecting parts to create their own robots.The world is full of wonderful things to count so let's get started! Count 100 things the Smithsonian way! Curious kids and their curious grown-ups will love discovering fascinating things from the Smithsonian and the natural world.It's the silliest counting show! There are six blocks and a fox. Can you count along to the number six?Learn to count from one (uno) to ten (diez) in Spanish with the help of Woofee, Bow Wizzle (played by Snoop Dogg) and the rest of the puppies in Doggyland. Sing along with this kids song designed to teach children the numbers one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten in Spanish!Children can learn number recognition and counting while supporting a strong base for numeracy. Xander, the lovable narrator, uses fun animals to help guide children through numbers 1-10 with several different activities.The goal of the Evaluation & Calculation Module is to teach kids to identify and analyze the details, data, and patterns that define the world around them. Topics in this module include quantification, research, algebraic thinking, statistics, association, and measurement. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day.Ages 3+.Pre-K to K.Fundamentally Children (Good App Guide Approved); Mom's Choice Award; NAACP Award.
Subjects: Educational games.; Video games.; Launchpads.; Research; Quantitative research; Mathematics; Statistics; Measurement;
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Living in data : a citizen's guide to a better information future / by Thorp, Jer,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Living in data -- I data you, you data me (we all data together) -- Data's dark matter -- By canoe and caravan -- Drunk on Zima -- Number of grown sheep that were sheared -- Do/until -- A lossy kind of alchemy -- The rice show -- Paradox walnuts -- St. Silicon's Hospital and the map room -- Te Mana Raraunga -- An internet of what -- Here in dataland."A provocative, eye-opening, example-laden exploration of our current and future relationship with data"--
Subjects: Information visualization.; Information behavior.; Statistics.; Quantitative research.; Big data;
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