Bad Data Handbook Contributor(s): McCallum, Q. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1449321887 ISBN-13: 9781449321888 Publisher: O'Reilly Media OUR PRICE: $37.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Databases - General - Computers | Databases - Data Warehousing - Computers | Databases - Data Mining |
Dewey: 005.72 |
Physical Information: 0.57" H x 7" W x 9.05" (0.94 lbs) 262 pages |
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Publisher Description: What is bad data? Some people consider it a technical phenomenon, like missing values or malformed records, but bad data includes a lot more. In this handbook, data expert Q. Ethan McCallum has gathered 19 colleagues from every corner of the data arena to reveal how they've recovered from nasty data problems. From cranky storage to poor representation to misguided policy, there are many paths to bad data. Bottom line? Bad data is data that gets in the way. This book explains effective ways to get around it. Among the many topics covered, you'll discover how to:
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Contributor Bio(s): McCallum, Q. Ethan: - Q Ethan McCallum is a consultant, writer, and technology enthusiast, though perhaps not in that order. His work has appeared online on The O'Reilly Network and Java.net, and also in print publications such as C/C++ Users Journal, Doctor Dobb's Journal, and Linux Magazine. In his professional roles, he helps companies to make smart decisions about data and technology. |