Through this type of analysis, big data actually becomes useful.

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"Maybe there will be some motivated citizens who will dig through this and provide a little more heft to the analysis, " she said.

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Achieve a globally recognised impact for the UIS in this sector through methodological development activities, survey specification, analysis, standard setting, measuring skills, provision of advice and technical support to Member States.

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For the purposes of this exercise, the analysis is based on weekly data from August 8, 1995 through August 8, 2011.

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As in many districts this year, 20% of fourth- through eighth-grade teachers' evaluations will be based on an analysis of the change in students' test scores year-over-year.

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