Quantitative analysis looks intimating with those formulas, algebra, calculus....But after all, we still call it Applied Econometrics. That means it is still usable, doable and interpretable.
Recall one of my favourite professors said in class that suppose you get good-quality data( I mean it, really structured), running a model is just hand-flip thing. The crux is how you interpret the results, namely the beta coefficents, and how you are going to use it to change the status quo.
Notes on Feb. 2nd, 2013: Dabbleboard seems to shut down for good. So the flow chart below is no longer available.
Inspired by the new era of data journalism (Simon Rogers's Datablog on the Guardian is a perfect example) and Paul Bradshaw's collective investigation journalism http://helpmeinvestigate.com/, I decided to pour out my gibberish thoughts here. Don't take it seriously, just look at it as afternoon brain snacks.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Let's See Who Are Those International Students In The U.S.? Data From 2000-2009
Click on the bar and see the number of international students of that country. Enjoy~
Sunday, July 10, 2011
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