I’m currently deciding on a dataset for my third project in my data analytics program. Choosing impactful, real-world data that enables meaningful analysis is important to me. Initially, I came across the “Economic Indicators” dataset from Analyze Boston, tracking key Boston economy metrics over time. However, I haven’t finalized this as my selection yet. I’m still evaluating other datasets before making my decision. Another option I’m exploring is the “Public Works Active Work Zones” dataset from the City of Boston’s portal found at https://data.boston.gov/dataset/public-works-active-work-zones. This provides real-time data on public works projects happening across the city. I need to determine if this transportation and infrastructure focused dataset or another option would allow me to conduct a sufficiently comprehensive analysis for Project 3. I’m weighing factors like data quality, span across time, variety of elements that can be analyzed, and more.
My goal is to deeply explore all promising datasets I encounter before landing on the one that best fits for a meaningful project. I want data that aligns well with my developing skillset and interests me enough to analyze extensively. I’ll provide another update once I’ve officially selected my Project 3 dataset and begun the analysis work.