"You cannot reason people out of a position that they did not reason themselves into." Ben Goldacre, Bad Science "It's all in the algorithm" Dr. Rodney Mckay, Stargate Universe Myth #1: Statistics consists of only certain 'traditional' techniques or those from STAT 201 The current buzz about big data and data science is generating interest and a sense of urgency. However, … [Read more...] about Statistics Denial, Myth #1: Traditional Techniques Straw Man
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The 7 Problems Data Scientists Don’t Want to Solve
Boards and CEOs of leading companies are scrambling to to get data on their strategic agenda and to enhance their data and analytics capabilities so they can grow, innovate compete. Theyve identified, data and analytics done right can create deep customer intimacy, an efficient supply chain, automation of operations, new revenue lines and a strategic moat (or barrier for their … [Read more...] about The 7 Problems Data Scientists Don’t Want to Solve
5 Best Python Libraries For Data Science
If you have decided to learn Python as your programming language. What are the different Python libraries available to perform data analysis? This will be the next question in your mind. There are many libraries available to perform data analysis in Python. Dont worry; you dont have to learn all of those libraries. You have to know only five Python libraries to do most of the … [Read more...] about 5 Best Python Libraries For Data Science
Applied Predictive Modeling by Max Kuhn
Max Kuhn, Director is Nonclinical Statistics of Pfizer and also the author of' Applied Predictive Modeling He will join us and share his experience with Data Mining with R. Max is a nonclinical statistician who has been applying predictive models in'the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries for over 15 years. He is the author and maintainer for a number of predictive … [Read more...] about Applied Predictive Modeling by Max Kuhn
Featured Talk by #1 Kaggle-Ranked Data Scientist Owen Zhang
No. 1 Kaggler'Owen'Zhang'will share a few tips on modeling competitions!! This is an opportunity to learn the tips, tricks and techniques'Owen'employs in building world-class predictive analytic solutions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We're very honored to host Owen Zhang who is … [Read more...] about Featured Talk by #1 Kaggle-Ranked Data Scientist Owen Zhang
