Using the scientific method to enhance data science, finding the best academic data science programs, and understanding the true costs and benefits of open source.
- By Lindsay Stares
- March 16, 2017
What’s the most eaten candy in the office, how data goals are related to visual organization, and which data visualization trends are more than just pretty pictures.
- By Lindsay Stares
- March 15, 2017
How do you tell a good quantitative story? According to Angela Bassa, it's at once a straightforward enterprise and a methodological minefield.
- By Steve Swoyer
- March 9, 2017
These visualizations demonstrate the effect of shadows on city streets, the difference between tourist and non-tourist photos, and the dangers of extreme photos.
- By Lindsay Stares
- March 8, 2017
Data scientist Claudia Perlich explains why we must use machine learning and predictive technologies ethically, responsibly, and mindfully.
- By Steve Swoyer
- March 8, 2017
In order to use advanced analytics insights, we must identify and control for our biases. In all likelihood, we're going to be surprised by what we find.
Worst data scientist hiring practices, future-proof a data science career, and launch a great BI program.
- By Lindsay Stares
- March 7, 2017
Visualizations help us understand where people choose to run, how foods compare, and where exercise becomes unhealthy.
- By Lindsay Stares
- March 1, 2017