New Google Tool To Find Trend Correlations 76
Kilrah_il writes "In 2008 Google found correlation between seasonal flu activity and certain search term, a finding that allowed it to track flu activity better and more rapidly than previous methods. Now, Google is offering a new tool, Google Correlate, that allows researched to do the same for other trends. 'Using Correlate, you can upload your own data series and see a list of search terms whose popularity best corresponds with that real world trend.' Of course, Google reminds us that correlation does not imply causation."
Google == free stuff! (Score:3, Interesting)
I'm really starting to like this company. Free web browser, free word processor (and spreadsheet?), free language translation, free nudie pics, free scanned books, free email, free Usenet reader, and now this cool Dataset research tool.
Still not sure I want to store my documents on the internet though. (1) Not secure. (2) Government can review the documents without having to ask a judge for a warrant.) But overall I guess Google is a decent company. Why pay for stuff you can get for free and legal?