[Annotatie]: Explores the meaning and power of data as well as the history of data collection and interpretation, evaluating how information gathering practices in the fields of mathematics, science, and statistics enable people to safeguard and extend systems of knowledge.[Inhoudsopgave]: Prefaceix1 Let there be Light1The world of data1The power of data3What are data?7The cost of data112 The Origins of Data14Numbers, counting, measuring and recording14Drowning in data223 A Lever to Move the World29Introduction29Magic32Science: the genesis39Science: the foundations44What is science?51Beating theories until they squeal64Mathematization67Science and religions784 Big Brother's Eyes83Your every movement, your every action83Geodemographics93You do what?97Politics103Knowing all about you104A delicate balance1095 Modern Data Science111What is modern data science?111Collecting data114Survey sampling117Experimental design121Storing data128Statistics131Machine learning, data mining, pattern recognition, neural networks and more147And even more1566 In Data we Trust160Introduction160Accuracy, precision and bias163Distorted data166Missing data184Detecting errors in data192Preventing errors in data197Living with errors in data200Relevance, timeliness and beyond203The morality of good data2057 Deception and Dishonesty with Data208Overlooking, concealing and inventing reality208White lies: good reasons for concealing the truth223Forensic data analysis226Epilogue: the beginning233Further Reading236Index240
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