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The NUMBERS of Our Lives.

The article discusses U.S. colleges such as Columbia University that offer courses on Big Data analysis and data science. The social, business, and scientific research purposes of data analysis are discussed, as well as projected salaries for data science graduates. Demand for analysts, curriculum p...

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Published in:New York Times Book Review pp. 18 - 20
Main Author: Miller, Claire Cain
Format: Article
Published: New York Times 4/14/2013 Education Life Supplement
Subjects:
Data analysis
Big data
Computer programming education
Employment of college graduates
College graduates' wages
Labor demand
Education
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article discusses U.S. colleges such as Columbia University that offer courses on Big Data analysis and data science. The social, business, and scientific research purposes of data analysis are discussed, as well as projected salaries for data science graduates. Demand for analysts, curriculum planning, and computer programming courses are also mentioned. INSET: Geek Appeal: New York vs. Seattle.