The ultimate limitation of big data for development

SciDev Magazine, Opinion

Opinion in SciDev Magazine Science and post-2015

The ultimate limitation of big data for development

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  • Big data are based on what happened in the past, which restricts forecasting ability

  • But development policy aims to create a future that is distinct from the past

  • Making predictions about an unprecedented future requires theory-driven models

 

 

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