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# Approachable Data Mining Tools
Data USA Allows Consumers Open Access to Stats About Their Country

By M | Published 2016-04-08 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/data-mining
References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3058629/learn-fascinating-tidbits-about-your-city-with-this-government-data-mining-tool/4) & [data.gov](https://www.data.gov/)

Understanding government collected stats can be cumbersome and confusing, making the Data USA platform an ideal source that presents data mining in an approachable and simplistic way. The information helps users find out more about their country as well as specific stats collected in different sections such as mortality, life expectancy, births, wages and more.

Data can often be cluttered and filled with figures that are complicated to understand at the most pragmatic level. Data USA attempts to make sense of the data for the average consumer to comprehend and utilize in a way that is [interactive, visual and clear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphy). The site is organized by different sectors such as education, wage, etc. and arranges the data in clear percentile increments with colors and larger fonts to make the data simpler to digest. The data can then be utilized for education and general knowledge.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.5/10
- Popularity: 62% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Approachable Data Mining:** Data USA's approachable data mining tools present an opportunity for businesses to analyze and interpret government-collected stats in a simplified and user-friendly manner.
- **Interactive Visualizations:** The interactive and visually appealing data visualizations on Data USA offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries to communicate complex information to consumers in a clear and engaging way.
- **Consumer Empowerment:** Data USA's open access to stats empowers consumers to gain insights about their country, opening up opportunities for industries to tailor their offerings based on consumer preferences and needs.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Data Analysis:** The user-friendly data mining tools of Data USA create a disruptive innovation opportunity for the data analysis industry to provide accessible and understandable data insights to businesses.
- **Education:** Using Data USA's simplified and organized data, the education industry can leverage disruptive innovation opportunities to enhance teaching materials and create more engaging curriculum.
- **Market Research:** Data USA's approachable platform creates an industry opportunity for market research firms to access and interpret government-collected stats easily, enabling them to offer more insightful and accurate consumer research.

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