In a pair of back to back talks Jen Matson (@nstop) and Pamela Pavliscak (@paminthelab) explored different aspects of what data means to the user researcher. Jen Matson approached the problem from the perspective of working within a larger team while Pamela Pavliscaks talk focused more on how we can understand and decipher data without a master's degree in statistics.
Read MoreWorld IA Day Ann Arbor Recap
Eventually I may get around to writing some longer form thoughts on another excellent World IA Day. I would like to thank all the organizers, presenters, and volunteers that put together an event that spanned 24 cities and made me wish I had my own personal TARDIS so I could attend each one. In the meantime here are my notes.