Data Inaccuracy Quotes

When computer systems cause errors, you can end up with The Dreaded NIGO - the 'not in good order' transaction.

The promoters of big data would like us to believe that behind the lines of code and vast databases lie objective and universal insights into patterns of human behavior, be it consumer spending, criminal or terrorist acts, healthy habits, or employee productivity. But many big-data evangelists avoid taking a hard look at the weaknesses.

According to the latest official figures, 43% of all statistics are totally worthless.

Lastly, the great uncertainty of all data in War is a peculiar difficulty, because all action must, to a certain extent, be planned in a mere twilight, which in addition not unfrequently — like the effect of a fog or moonshine — gives to things exaggerated dimensions and an unnatural appearance.

The hardest thing is trying not to correct everything on the Internet. It'd be night and day - wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong. So you just have to say, 'All right, I'll take it, bring it on.'

Any inaccuracies in this index may be explained by the fact that it has been prepared with the help of a computer.

All sorts of computer errors are now turning up. You'd be surprised to know the number of doctors who claim they are treating pregnant men.

I did tell the census man I was white, and I'm telling you, I started getting offers for the black American Express card in the mail.