Data Quote by Viktor Mayer-Schönberger
““Predictions based on correlations lie at the heart of big data.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Our World, and Our Economy by Viktor Mayer‑Schönberger, 2013
Relying on correlation‑based predictions can mislead because they ignore causation.
In simple terms: Correlations aren’t causation; beware.
Validate predictions with causal analysis.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business forecasting
- policy making
- research design
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What data do you trust?
- How can you test causality?
May oversimplify complex systems.