Data Quality Matters

Xiao-Li emphasizes the critical importance of data quality before diving into data mining. He highlights how misconceptions and biases, such as non-response, can lead to misleading predictions, as seen in the surprising outcomes of the 2016 election. By advocating for a thorough introspection of data sources and methodologies, he underscores the necessity of understanding the context behind the numbers to avoid collective frustration and inaccuracies.