12 min

#2 Big Data - Pitfalls of Non-Traditional Research Methods Technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

    • Technology

You've probably heard how big data has changed the world by bringing hyper-customization to the forefront, discovering obscure patterns, and allowing people to react quickly to new information. In this episode Leina discusses the pros and cons of the big data revolution from a scientific standpoint. Here are the pitfalls she wants you to be aware of: Big data analysis finds complex patterns quickly but cannot explain scientific phenomena. Most people are willing to accept subjective exp...

You've probably heard how big data has changed the world by bringing hyper-customization to the forefront, discovering obscure patterns, and allowing people to react quickly to new information. In this episode Leina discusses the pros and cons of the big data revolution from a scientific standpoint. Here are the pitfalls she wants you to be aware of: Big data analysis finds complex patterns quickly but cannot explain scientific phenomena. Most people are willing to accept subjective exp...

12 min

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