Filling in the Data Gaps of At-Home COVID-19 Testing

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Ryan Jewell | Applied Data Scientist II, Civis Analytics

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The prevalence and use of at-home COVID-19 test kits raises questions about the accuracy of publicly available data on COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates. Civis’s Ryan Jewell explores whether a data gap exists — and how to fill it with survey insights.

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Are Concerns of Potential Gaps in Publicly Available Data
What We Learned About At-Home Testing Results
What is the Data Regarding the Use and Reporting of At-home COVID-19 Testing

About Civis Analytics

At Civis, we take a science-first approach to solving business problems using person-level data. With a blend of proprietary technology and statistical advisory services, we help public and private sector organizations find, understand, and connect with the people they care about, so they can stop guessing and start using statistical proof to guide decisions. We know others use “data science” and “analytics” as buzzwords, but at Civis we don’t stand for fluff, and we will always deliver scalable products and technologies — not PowerPoints — to drive your business forward.

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