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 Putting Data in Context Isn’t Easy – But You Need to Do It Anyway
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By Heather Krause
In Articles, Data Analysis Concepts Simplified, Data Analysis Tools, Data Resources for Nonprofits, Experts, How To
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Putting Data in Context Isn’t Easy – But You Need to Do It Anyway

This week’s blog post was inspired by Catherine D’Ignazio’s piece on putting data back into context over at DataJournalism.com. We’re big fans of her work and were super-excited to see that our [...]

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 Why Causal Reasoning is the Future of AI
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Why Causal Reasoning is the Future of AI

Judea Pearl is a giant in the world of artificial intelligence. His work contributed significantly to today’s machines’ ability to play chess or drive cars. But he’s not impressed. Pearl feels [...]

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 How to Measure Women’s Empowerment (And Why It’s So Hard)
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How to Measure Women’s Empowerment (And Why It’s So Hard)

I work with a lot of groups that strive for gender equality around the world. When I saw this New York Times piece about The Myth of Women’s ‘Empowerment’, I was intrigued. So much of my work has [...]

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 Open Data Myth #4 – “Even if you find it and could use it and have the software…Open Data is only really interesting in maps!” (Part 5)
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Open Data Myth #4 – “Even if you find it and could use it and have the software…Open Data is only really interesting in maps!” (Part 5)

Well, open data is really interesting in maps. (I like to think so, anyway.) And Open Data maps are common – they’re immediately recognizable, and if done well, instantly useful. But they [...]

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Open Data Myth #3 – “Even if you find Open Data you could use, you need special software and technical expertise.” (Part 4)

Whoever said that projects get done “the easy way or the right way” could use an introduction to Open Data. Not only is it free to use and widely useful, it runs off programs and skill-sets that [...]

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 Preventing Violence Against Women
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By Heather Krause
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Preventing Violence Against Women

This week around the world there are a number of holidays, celebration days, and days of remembrance. This includes days of Thanksgiving for Japan and the USA, and a Day of National [...]

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