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What is data (and can you do it in your sleep)?

In: Taking the Fear Out of Data Analysis

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This chapter provides a close look at the nature of data and distinguishes between units of analysis, variables, and values. It warns against confusing questions with variables and discusses different kinds of data according to their meaning, source, and time dimension. Finally, it considers the link between data and information.

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  • ., 2023. "What is data (and can you do it in your sleep)?," Chapters, in: Taking the Fear Out of Data Analysis, chapter 1, pages 2-10, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eechap:21883_1
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    1. Manuel Woersdoerfer, 2023. "AI Ethics and Ordoliberalism 2.0: Towards A 'Digital Bill of Rights'," Papers 2311.10742, arXiv.org.

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