Practical Guide to Analytics for Governments : Using Big Data for Good (Hardcover) (Marie Lowman)

Data for Good is a demonstration of practical applications of analytics in government that shows how existing government services can benefit from analytics. A legislator wishing to better understand what analytics is will gain great insight and better understand how data can be used for good. Legislators will learn how their projects can serve the populace in a more effective manner by utilizing analytics and data to get a holistic view of a citizen. Topics covered include:

• How analytics can, and do, transform government service delivery
• Applications of data analytics in child well-being (e.g. juvenile justice)
• Better measuring intelligence/aptitude in schools
• The digital healthcare revolution
• Fighting fraud and abuse in government programs
• Transportation
• Using data and analytics to combat crime