This week we watched a video of Hans Rosling giving a presentation about databases. He gave a great presentation with data collected about health, longevity of life and family size. The correlation of how this data is correlated with economy was interesting especially as he made the data into charts and movable graphics that were easily traced. It was amazing to see how poorer countries have changed over time. From the graphics it was clear that health care is a priority and wealth will follow. Strangely family size has decreased in the poorer countries helping the economy.
Using statistics hidden in databases can be helpful for further understanding of our world at large. The Gapminder project is a brain child of Hans Rosling to link information and search function into search able databases with Internet users and graphic statistics for education. This Internet use can level the fields in information on so many levels for all countries. The database tool can have many educational aspects for tracking different data. It was interesting to note that most people have a preconceived notion regarding the Internet and its uses. the sharing of information must continue for all to benefit.
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