Publications
Publications
- May 8, 2020
- Harvard Business Review (website)
Which Covid-19 Data Can You Trust?
By: Satchit Balsari, Caroline Buckee and Tarun Khanna
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has produced a tidal wave of data, but how much of it is any good? And as a layperson, how can you sort the good from the bad? The authors suggest a few strategies for dividing the useful data from the misleading: Beware of data that’s too broad or too narrow, that comes from unvetted technologies, and models produced without relevant experts. Conversely, look for transparency, thoughtfulness, experts, and open platforms, all of which are signs that the producers of the data have faith in their claims, are aware of their blind spots, and are open to having their work checked by other researchers.
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Citation
Balsari, Satchit, Caroline Buckee, and Tarun Khanna. "Which Covid-19 Data Can You Trust?" Harvard Business Review (website) (May 8, 2020).