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This book is written for the love of numbers. It tells their story, shows how they were invented and used to quantify our world, and explains what quantitative data mean for our lives. It aspires to contribute to overall numeracy through a presentation of the production, use, and evolution of data.
List of contents
1. We Got Number 2. Measuring, With Instruments 3. Humanity's Numbers 4. The Socio-Economic Realm 5. The Art of Drawing Lines 6. The Old Guard 7. The New Era of Data 8.It's All About the Microdata 9. Data Analysis 10. The Future of Data
About the author
George Sciadas has worked in the public, private, and academic sectors. He’s well-known in statistical circles in Canada and internationally, having worked for more than three decades at Statistics Canada and international organizations, including in several executive capacities. He has also taught at universities for many years. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics at McGill University, in Montreal. He has led many national and international projects, with research teams on all continents. He has authored numerous papers and monographs, and has been the editor of influential publications and compendia for many years.
Summary
This book is written for the love of numbers. It tells their story, shows how they were invented and used to quantify our world, and explains what quantitative data mean for our lives. It aspires to contribute to overall numeracy through a presentation of the production, use, and evolution of data.
