Depending on how much you know about big data, you may be surprised to learn that a data scientist and a business analyst dont provide the same results. If thats the case, then youre not alonesince these two professions are often confused with one another. Thats why Analytics@American, a masters in business analytics, created this infographic to help clear the data science … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Comparison: Data Science vs Analytics
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Debunking the Myth that None of Statistics Works for Big Data
'Over the last half-century, statistical analysis has been adopted by every single scientific discipline, from archaeology to history to physics, as the empirical tool of choice to advance its understanding of the world. There is no going back. In this context, those who deny statistical analysis as an indispensable means to uncover and investigate the nature of reality are … [Read more...] about Debunking the Myth that None of Statistics Works for Big Data
The NFL Gets Into the Internet of Things Game
Are you noticing something different on the football field this NFL season? On the surface, it all seems like the same hard-hitting action and incredible athletic plays weve gotten used to over the years. That part hasnt changed, at least. But a revolution is taking place under the surface, one which you cannot see from the stands or the comfort of your living room couch but … [Read more...] about The NFL Gets Into the Internet of Things Game
The Big Data Cold Feet Syndrome
With all the hype around big data, it sometime seems that everyone is doing it. But the truth is that implementing big data analytics can be almost as difficult as it is potentially profitable. The secret about big data is out, and the race to become a data-driven company is on. Management consultant companies are in overdrive to get their clients working on data analytic … [Read more...] about The Big Data Cold Feet Syndrome
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Exploring the Business Value of Predictive and Real-Time Analytics With continuous advances in technology and the multifaceted use of the Internet and Social Media, organisations have access to an overloading volume of data, which come in many forms, structured as well as unstructured. Data Analytics enables us to unlock the hidden value in this data and helps 'Big Data' to … [Read more...] about Data Analytics
