Big Data and You: Four Ways to Use Data Every Day -
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Four practical ways to use everyday data: Charles Minard map proves visual storytelling can turn 700,000 soldiers into a 30,000 return for dramatic impact; simple UK weather data powers a seven‑year‑old’s homework visualization; a staff member’s one‑year audit of recurring meetings uncovers 300,000 hours of prep and meeting time and forces management to change the meeting format; social media APIs plus platforms like Tableau Public and consumer trackers such as Fitbit let people merge, analyze and act on web and personal data.
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