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Data Analytics have become increasingly important as big data, all types of data, emerge and become more relevant and available. We live in a world in increasing integration -- integration of everything -- but interest in integrating consumable data in particular. As we proceed through this metamorphosis, different challenges occur. Some who have certain data analytics skill sets, or access to such people, are able to more successfully benefit from these changes than others. Data Analytics involves more than the ability to perform statistical analyses on data, though this is an important element. Data Analytics encompasses a spectrum of data and the ability to develop, access, integrate and effectively use those data. The platform of data on which we operate is constantly in change. New and different types of data emerge. Older data become obsolete. Required subject matter are often not available at the required geographic granularity. Often the biggest challenge is in linking data for analysis. Data Analytics Labs are set up within universities, government agencies and not-for-profit organizations to address these needs. Contact us to discuss how a Lab can be developed within your organization. A Data Analytics Lab provides tools/resources for hands-on data analytics applications. In a university setting, the Lab can be open to MBA, MPA, MHA and other graduate students plus multi-disciplinary faculty/researchers. Also in the university setting, some parts of a Lab can fit into existing classes and mesh with other existing programs. There is no physical lab; it is a virtual lab. The resources and vision are initially focused on Census-type geographic-demographic-economic data, expanded to selected Federal statistical data, and how these and primary data are knitted together for analysis and decision-making. There are no fees to participants. Tools and data are made available by ProximityOne -- http://proximityone.com. Data Analytics Lab Resources & Components 1. Software • CVGIS software - GIS shapefiles and applications compatible with ESRI ArcGIS software • API data access/integration software • Modeler software - cause & effect modeling; estimation & forecasting; impact analysis • Related software 2. Data Resources • state & national scope ready to use GIS projects • augmented TIGER/DMD geography • 5-year demographic-economic estimates & projections - U.S. national scope small area demographic-economic estimates and projections (2010-2021) • 2060 demographic projections - U.S. national scope county/up population projections to 2060 (single year of age x gender x race/origin) • ProximityOne Data Services (PDS) -- includes selected BEA, BLS, Census and other data resources 3. U.S. by state/metro/county macro models (uses software and data above) • enable users to explore alternative model specifications/assumptions to produce alternative outcomes 4. Data Analytics Lab Sessions • variations on weekly Web-based sessions 5. Certificate in Data Analytics Modules • structured or ad hoc usage of Data Analytics Certificate program sessions/resources 6. Intern Participation: Data Analytics Tools Development and Applications • model specification & use; software development & use; data resource development & use Organization & Development The Data Analytics Lab has been conceptualized and developed by Warren Glimpse. • econometrician and principal at ProximityOne • previous senior level statistician, Census Bureau • former associate director, U.S. Office of Federal Statistical Policy & Standards • developer, Census Bureau State Data Center Program • developer, Census Bureau Regional Data User Services Program • developer, Columbia Missouri GBF/DIME; used as a prototype for Census Bureau TIGER System • developer, ProximityOne CV XE GIS and related GIS software • developer, ProximityOne Modeler software • developer, ProximityOne demographic-economic estimates & projections • lecturer on Data Analytics -- Data Analytics Methods & Resources • developer, Certificate in Data Analytics program. • Association of Public Data Users founding and charter member Support Using these Resources Learn more about accessing and using demographic-economic data and related analytical tools. Join us in a Data Analytics Lab session. There is no fee for these one-hour Web sessions. Each informal session is focused on a specific topic. The open structure also provides for Q&A and discussion of application issues of interest to participants. ProximityOne User Group Join the ProximityOne User Group to keep up-to-date with new developments relating to metros and component geography decision-making information resources. Receive updates and access to tools and resources available only to members. Use this form to join the User Group. Additional Information ProximityOne develops geodemographic-economic data and analytical tools and helps organizations knit together and use diverse data in a decision-making and analytical framework. We develop custom demographic/economic estimates and projections, develop geographic and geocoded address files, and assist with impact and geospatial analyses. Wide-ranging organizations use our tools (software, data, methodologies) to analyze their own data integrated with other data. Follow ProximityOne on Twitter at www.twitter.com/proximityone. Contact us (888-364-7656) with questions about data covered in this section or to discuss custom estimates, projections or analyses for your areas of interest. |
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