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Read data blog posts.
Carefully handpicked.
Presented 3 at a time.

A Framework for Making Decisions with Data

Caitlin Hudon

A five-step method for transitioning from problem to data-backed decision making.

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Are Pop Lyrics Getting More Repetitive?

Colin Morris

A fascinating visual essay that utilizes the Lempel-Ziv algorithm (which powers GIFs, PNGs, and most archive formats) to analyze if pop songs are becoming more repetitive.

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Your Floor Is the Most Dangerous Thing In Your House

Julia Silge

An analysis of consumer product-related injuries occurring in the United States from 2009 to 2014, including toilet-related injuries and injuries to children while skiing.

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