What's So Dangerous About Bad Data?
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the hidden dangers of relying on flawed data for policy decisions in this eye-opening TEDx talk by Georgina Sturge at TEDxLondonBusinessSchool. Delve into the consequences of using bad data, as Sturge, a statistician at the House of Commons Library, shares insights from her experience advising governments and researching for Parliamentary work. Discover how hidden biases and errors in data can lead to misguided policies and wasted resources. Learn about Sturge's book, "Bad Data: How Governments, Politicians and the Rest of Us Get Misled by Numbers," and gain a critical perspective on the powerful role of data in today's world. Understand the importance of demanding better data for improved decision-making and its impact on real people's lives. This 15-minute talk offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the intersection of data, policy, and societal impact.
Syllabus
What's So Dangerous About Bad Data? | Georgina Sturge | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool
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TEDx
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