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Big data: the announcement of «the end of theory». Epistemological premises, socio-political implications and educational repercussions

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Title: Big data: the announcement of «the end of theory». Epistemological premises, socio-political implications and educational repercussions

Abstract: This article aims at making a contribution towards the comprehension of the Big Data phenomenon, starting from the analysis of an epistemological paradigm that is getting considerable dissemination in the recent years: the one which proclaims "The End of Theory" and the overcoming of the scientific method. The deep socio-political implications of this visions will be examined, then a reflection about the educational repercussions will be developed. Firstly will be considered the opportunities that Big Data may unfold in the field of educational research. Then some of the mainstream representations of Big Data will be analysed, in order to clarify their influences on the possible ways of conceiving and structuring Data Literacy.

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Title: Big data: l'annuncio della «fine della teoria». Presupposti epistemologici, implicazioni socio-politiche e ricadute educative

Abstract: Questo articolo intende apportare un contributo alla comprensione del fenomeno dei Biga Data, a partire dall'analisi di una concezione epistemologica che sta conoscendo una diffusione significativa negli ultimi anni: quella che invoca "la fine della teoria" e il superamento del metodo scientifico. Verranno esaminate le profonde implicazioni socio-politiche di tale visione, per arrivare quindi a riflettere sulle ricadute in ambito educativo. Verranno dapprima considerate le opportunità che i Big Data potrebbero aprire nel campo della ricerca educativa. In seguito saranno analizzate alcune delle narrazioni più diffuse che circolano sui Big Data, per esplicitare quali influenze esercitino sui possibili modi di concepire e impostare la Data Literacy.

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Title: Big Data: l'annonce de la "fin de théorie".Hypothèses épistémologiques, implications socio-politiques et répercussions éducatives

Abstract: Cet article a l'intention de contribuer à la compréhension du phénomène de la Biga donnée, à partir de l'analyse d'une conception épistémologique qui connaît une diffusion significative ces dernières années: celle qui invoque "la fin de la théorie" et le dépassement de la méthode scientifique.Les profondes implications socio-politiques de cette vision seront examinées, pour donc réfléchir aux répercussions dans le domaine de l'éducation.Au début, ils seront considérés comme les opportunités que les mégadonnées pourraient ouvrir dans le domaine de la recherche pédagogique.Certains des récits les plus répandus qui circulent sur les mégadonnées seront analysés, pour expliciter ce qui influence l'exercice sur les façons possibles de concevoir et de définir les données d'alphabétisation. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

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Title: Big Data: el anuncio del "fin de la teoría".Suposiciones epistemológicas, implicaciones sociopolíticas y repercusiones educativas

Abstract: Este artículo tiene la intención de hacer una contribución a la comprensión del fenómeno de la BigA dada, comenzando a partir del análisis de una concepción epistemológica que está conociendo una difusión significativa en los últimos años: lo que invoca "el fin de la teoría" y la superación del método científico.Se examinarán las profundas implicaciones sociopolíticas de esta visión, por lo tanto, para reflexionar sobre las repercusiones en el campo educativo.Al principio serán considerados las oportunidades que Big Data podría abrir en el campo de la investigación educativa.Algunas de las narrativas más extendidas que circulan en Big Data se analizarán, a explícitos, lo que influye en el ejercicio en las posibles formas de concebir y establecer los datos de alfabetización. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

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Title: Big Data: o anúncio do "fim da teoria".Suposições epistemológicas, implicações sociopolíticas e repercussões educacionais

Abstract: Este artigo pretende fazer uma contribuição para a compreensão do fenômeno do BIMA dado, a partir da análise de uma concepção epistemológica que está conhecendo uma difusão significativa nos últimos anos: o que invoca "o fim da teoria" e a superação do método científico.As profundas implicações sociopolíticas dessa visão serão examinadas, para refletir sobre as repercussões no campo educacional.A princípio, eles serão considerados as oportunidades que o big data poderia abrir no campo da pesquisa educacional.Algumas das narrativas mais difundidas que circulam em big data serão analisadas, para explicitar o que influencia o exercício sobre possíveis maneiras de conceber e definir os dados de alfabetização. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

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