Subject: Quantitative research (Keywords)

"Big data is often touted as the key to understanding almost every aspect of contemporary life. This critique of "information hubris" shows that even more important than data is finding the right metrics to evaluate it. The author, an expert in environmental design and city planning, examines the...

In the fast moving world of the fourth industrial revolution not everyone needs to be a data scientist but everyone should be data literate, with the ability to read, analyse and communicate with data. It is not enough for a business to have the best technology if those using it don't understand ...

Unhappiness has been increasing globally for a decade, according to Gallup -- and its rise has been missed by almost every world leader. That's because while leaders pay close attention to measures like GDP or unemployment, almost none of them track their citizens' wellbeing. The implications of ...

A practical and fascinating guide from leading data expert Dr Selena Fisk that teaches us how to make informed decisions using the numbers around us so we can work smarter and live better. Data is everywhere. Smart watches track our steps and heart rate, social media platforms recommend people we...

"Before you can present information to others, you must understand its story. Now You See It teaches the concepts, principles, and practices of quantitative data sensemaking. The skills taught in this book rely primarily on something that almost everyone has--vision--interactively using graphs to...

Quantitative Methods for Finance has been created for students at the University of Western Australia.