1. Using data innovations to improve
Rapid Research
Using data innovations to improve

2. Not a scientific or mathematic law, just a really keen and accurate observation.
1965 – Gordon Moore, a computer chip designer
The # of transistors one could fit on a chip would double every 18 months or so (double in speed)
Moore’s Law

3. Big Data Loosely defined term ~ no one measure of what is “big”
Data sets so large or complex, traditional techniques don’t apply.
Type of data can vary, more varied (qualitative measures instead of raw numbers)
Big Data

4. Varied types of data Data.gov Google maps: maps.google.com
Live traffic
What data could we use?
Any inferences / assumptions?
Review  Selfiecity.net (using images)
Varied types of data

5. Medical innovations – video

6. With great power comes great responsibility
Data breaches can cause chaos – economic, social, political, even environmental damage.
What breaches do you remember hearing about on the news?
Why would a leaked /hacked database cause problems?
With great power comes great responsibility