Category Archives: Organizations

2N Analytics – Why More Data is Never Enough

Posted on December 27, 2013 by jsradford

The fervor over big data has largely focused on the number of data points now at our disposal by which ever-more specific and powerful analytic insights can be made. But managing the amount of computations is not the biggest challenge.  … Continue reading →

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Doing Program Evaluation Scientifically

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jsradford

I was inspired to write this post after reflecting on James Boutin’s series of posts critiquing the construction and use of data in schools.  There are a lot of ways to screw up evaluations, beginning with misguided initial theories, terrible … Continue reading →

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Business, Civics, and Entrepreneurship

Posted on March 7, 2011 by jsradford

My research and engagement in the Chicago community seem to be converging on a nexus embedding business and civil society, or the economic and nonprofit sectors.  In the academy, this research is emerging around the concepts of social capital/social networks, … Continue reading →

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