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Why Big Data Needs Thick Data


  Date: 2016-01-20
  Author: Tricia Wang
Source: https://medium.com/ethnography-matters/why-big-data-needs-thick-data-b4b3e75e3d7
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  Domain: Processing Data
  Subdomain: Collecting Data
  Type of Resource: Reading
  Citation: Tricia Wang, 'Why Big Data Needs Thick Data,' Ethnography Matters (Jan 20, 2016) https://medium.com/ethnography-matters/why-big-data-needs-thick-data-b4b3e75e3d7

Tricia Wang calls for the importance of integrating 'thick data' alongside 'big data,' or qualitative insights gathered from human interactions, emotions, and stories. These can fill the gaps left by big data, offering a more comprehensive understanding of human behavior and aiding in better decision-making.

Keywords: Big Data, Ethnography, Thick Data



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