Explore the Analysis

Historical figures like Jane Addams are well-known for their accomplishments, but it can also be interesting to learn about their connections to other people. Data analysis can help shed light on these connections and provide a more complete picture of a person’s life and the context in which they lived. These types of data reveal information about a historical figure’s family, friends, colleagues, or adversaries, as well as the political, social, and cultural forces that influenced their lives. By analyzing data about such historical figures, we can gain a deeper understanding of their motivations, beliefs, and contributions to society.

To understand the demographic of Jane Addams’ associates -- the people she corresponded with and who were mentioned in the documents -- I looked at several sets of data relating to the people. To achieve this, a subset of the original dataset is extracted based on the “Collection Name” attribute. This attribute in the database categorizes it into organizations, people, events, and texts. Any records labeled as “people” was extracted for this interpretation.

Further readings on the project:

• Initial Data Cleaning Process
• Analysis of Location-Based Data
• Analysis of Textual Data