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What Does A Data Scientist Really Do?
The world of big data and data science can often seem complex or even arcane from the outside looking in. In business, a lot of people by no


Podcast: Analytics Online Learning Panel - (Online Learning Consortium)
Analytics topics were discussed in Online Learning and how the education industry is transforming. Especially, we will talk about what the e


How data and analytics can improve education
Schools have long amassed data: tracking grades, attendance, textbook purchases, test scores, cafeteria meals, and the like. But little has


21 data science systems used by Amazon to operate its business
Most of these systems are or should be used by most large organizations, for business optimization.


BIG Data & Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning - Random Insights!
BIG Data & Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning - Random Insights!


7 Ways to Perplex a Data Scientist
On the heels of a report showing the inefficacy of government-run cyber security, it’s imperative to understand the limitations of your syst


Podcast: Health & Insurance Analytics
Esteban Chinchilla, Responsible for Advanced Analytics at AvMed, shares his vision of the industry, the transformation of industry and...


Real Time Predictive Models – Are They Possible?
At least one instance of Real Time Predictive Model development in a streaming data problem has been shown to be more accurate than its batc


5 ways Santa will use big data this holiday season
Santa Claus may not have upgraded his outfit in decades, but he’s no stranger to high tech, and this year, thanks to a range of big data tec


What statisticians think about data scientists
Interesting to read what some statisticians write about data science, on the American Statistical Association (ASA) blog. Most of us don'


5 Ways to Get Fired as a Data Scientist
Okay, that headline was meant to get your attention. But lately, I've been thinking about this crazy circus we call data science and how


Schools, Government Agencies Move to Share Student Data
The struggle to protect students' privacy while making use of the data collected on them in school has for years been focused on the rol


Podcast: SMB Companies Based on Advanced Analytics
Luis Fajardo tells us how in Life Extension the use of analytics is a crucial part of decision making. In Mid-size companies it is very...


Adding Humans Back Into Your Big Data Insights
Most businesses have a goal to be a data-driven organization. It’s an admirable goal, one that can bring a notable amount of benefits and ad


Podcast: Microsoft Data Platform
Frederico will share his vision and that of Microsoft about the current transformation of the data world, now known as the 4th industrial...


How Big Data is Changing the World of Soccer
Did you know that athletes are not only monitored by cameras on stadiums, but also by many quirky devices such as accelerometers, heart...


Digital Tools Evolving to Track Students' Emotions, Mindsets
The race is on to provide students with personalized learning experiences based on their individual emotions, cognitive processes,...


The Future of Big Data and Analytics in K-12 Education
Are schools ready for the power and problems of big data? Imagine classrooms outfitted with cameras that run constantly, capturing each...


People Matter to the Data Strategy Process
Data Strategy in the education sector needs to take into consideration one big question: Why? Why should education professionals care...


How to Avoid Messing Up Big Data Analytics
“Big Data” is still in the news these days, but the story has evolved from describing what it is to how an organization can actually use...
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