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False Positives and Spurious Correlations: An Interview with Professor Mark White

What’s wrong with big data? Is its use causing more mistakes? Professor Mark White discusses the negative implications of the newest trend in research with SAIS Review Assistant Editor Kyle Johnson.

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The Big Data Backlash: News Roundup, March 31 – April 7

All big ideas face a backlash: big data is no different. This week, we’re exploring common criticisms of the use of big data.

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Civil Society Economics Governance & Law

Open Government Data Fuels Private Sector Innovation: Data Jams, Hackathons and Datapaloozas

What happens when you put dozens of energy specialists, technology experts and government policymakers in a room? Senior Editor Lauren Caldwell discusses open government data initiatives — including datapaloozas, data jams and hackathons — with a Department of Energy Presidential Innovation Fellow.

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Big Data and You: Weekly Round-Up

This week’s news on big data: privacy, public health, and the “scary” state of cybersecurity.

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Seeking Student Submissions: Big Data

The SAIS Review of International Affairs is now seeking submissions from SAIS students on the topic of Big Data.