Data capture and analysis Books

Make your work in the field more efficient and productive with the how-to of location intelligence.A biologist in a rain forest making observations on indigenous frogs, an engineer maintaining utility equipment, or a citizen scientist taking water...

Two world-renowned experts on innovation and digital strategy explore how real-time data and AI will radically transform physical products - and the companies that make them.Tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, and Google can collect real-time data from...

Data science methods and tools - including programming, data management, visualisation and machine learning - and their application to neuroimaging research.As neuroimaging turns toward data-intensive discovery, researchers in the field must learn to...

Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Pro introduces the most important skills you need to get up and running with geographic information systems (GIS).With its location data advantage, geographic information system (GIS) software is a tool to help with key...

Spatial statistics empowers you to go beyond visual analysis to answer questions confidently and make data-driven decisions.Thanks to the data and computational power now at our fingertips, data science is in every aspect of our lives. But with so many...

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech - all in one place.Generative AI, Web3, neurotech, reusable rockets to power the space economy - new technologies like these are reshaping organisations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in...

A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech - all in one place.Easy-to-use AI tools, contactless commerce, crypto for business, the mature metaverse - new technologies like these are reshaping organisations at the hybrid office, on factory...

Is it possible to take advantage of the benefits of data collection - and mitigate risks - for both companies and customers? Most consumers are not very skilled at evaluating privacy risks; they're either unable to determine the cost of sharing...

Is your data strategy ready for the next wave of analytics?Data analytics offer an incredible opportunity to predict the future, engage with new technological advancements, and gain valuable insights about your business. But unless you're staying on top...

Are you ready to create your own 'good charts' - data visualizations that more effectively communicate your ideas and research and that advance your career? The original Good Charts has changed the dataviz and management landscape by helping readers...

Now, more than ever, professionals can benefit from the power of location data, maps, and analytics in healthcare.Health professionals see the importance of the who, what, when, and where of data analytics. The "where" adds a crucial element because good...

First place winner in Educational Products at the 2021 International Cartographic ConferenceMaps are ubiquitous, yet maps are not made equally, nor are they read equally.Every map is a product of its maker and its reader, and maps are rarely right or...

Imagery and GIS, working together, expand our perspective so that we can better perceive and understand The Science of Where. shows how imagery can be integrated successfully into GIS maps and analysis. In this essential reference, discover how imagery...

Focus on Geodatabases in ArcGIS Prointroduces readers to the geodatabase, the comprehensive information model for representing and managing geographic information across the ArcGIS platform.Sharing best practices for creating and maintaining data...

An engaging introduction to data science that emphasizes critical thinking over statistical techniquesAn introduction to data science or statistics shouldn't involve proving complex theorems or memorizing obscure terms and formulas, but that is exactly...

Leading technologists, historians, and journalists reveal the stories behind the computer coding that touches all aspects of life - for better or worse.Few of us give much thought to computer code or how it comes to be. The very word...

A pathbreaking history of art that uses digital research and economic tools to reveal enduring inequities in the formation of the art historical canon. Painting by Numbers presents a groundbreaking blend of art historical and social scientific methods to...

Journalists today are inundated with data about which stories attract the most clicks, likes, comments, and shares. These metrics influence what stories are written, how news is promoted, and even which journalists get hired and fired. Do metrics make...

Mathletics reveals the mathematical methods top coaches and managers use to evaluate players and improve team performance, and gives math enthusiasts the practical skills they need to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of their favourite sports -...