Data and digitalization

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 Data and digitalization:

 

Data modeling and digitalization were the topics that we read for this week's response. To begin, there are two types of data that can be collected. Structured and unstructured data. Structured data is a provable, replaceable, or otherwise true or false observation. In most cases, this data can be shown through explicit numerical statements. Unstructured data is data that is not as concise. As the textbook defines it, a picture of a mother holding her child. What this means is data that is ambiguous or there is no set meaning to what the data describes. In addition to the ways that data is gathered, there are different ways that data can be presented as well. Also, a concise way to collect and structure the data in a proper way. 

 

 

Digitalization is the process of publishing data into a viewable thing online. Hypertext is how data is transferred across the web. This is called HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol.) There are many different scripting languages as well that transfer data. These include HTML, CSS, and Javascript. However, HTML is the standard for publishing and is what most people use. While keeping in mind open space for accessibility and sites sourced.

 

I believe that this furthers the definition of DH by expanding the fact that information is accessible and everywhere. This creation and publishing of data surrounds us now and is an extremely important aspect of connecting with others. Without it, the most important part of DH would not exist. That being the ability to show data to others across the globe. I believe this connects to my project because of the historical aspect. I chose the Salam Witch Trials for my project. Without this ability to collect this data in different ways and present it on the Internet, this information may be lost to time.

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  1. Dr. MFebruary 6, 2024 at 1:21 PM

    That's an important consideration, that the materials in your project may be lost to time. Hopefully they are preserving them well.

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