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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!

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&#39

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...