UNSUNG CORONA WARRIOR -DATA SCIENTIST -SOME ISSUES
Ever since the corona pandemic broke out doctors and front line workers were on their marks to tackle this effectively in all the ways they could.But it is not so obvious that data scientists have a very significant role to play in formulating a Covid strategy.Many data analytic firms and universities like John hopkins university are rigorously analyzing data and help the bureaucrats in formulating data driven policies.However I have some concerns on how data is being used for Covid response. In this article I would like to present you the main traits of data that is needed for an efficient Covid response. DATA VERSATILITY Data should be versatile.It means that it must be of different forms.It must be in a position to give you insights on what is happening at an area.For example if you have only the data on no of positive cases in an area without any data on the Positivity rate there is a chance of misinterpretation that the area is safe. Karnataka is a sta...