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Don’t Miss the Story: The Secret’s in the Data

By: Alexandra Jegers | October 7, 2018

Out of fear or ignorance, many journalists leave the process of data analysis to companies, academics, and even government agencies. But if you only use processed data, you might miss the real story. Continue Reading →

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Don’t Miss the Story: The Secret’s in the Data

Out of fear or ignorance, many journalists leave the process of data analysis to companies, academics, and even government agencies. But if you only use processed data, you might miss the real story.

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