Bowman, A. W. (2018) Big questions, informative data, excellent science. Statistics and Probability Letters, 136, pp. 34-36. (doi: 10.1016/j.spl.2018.02.017)
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Abstract
The expression big data is often used in a manner which implies that immediate insight is readily available. Unfortunately, this raises unrealistic expectations. A model which encapsulates the powerful concepts of statistical thinking remains an invaluable component of good analysis.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Bowman, Prof Adrian |
Authors: | Bowman, A. W. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Statistics |
Journal Name: | Statistics and Probability Letters |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
ISSN: | 0167-7152 |
ISSN (Online): | 1879-2103 |
Published Online: | 16 February 2018 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2018 Elsevier B.V. |
First Published: | First published in Statistics and Probability Letters 136:34-36 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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