MailChimp’s chief data scientist has a unique way of explaining data science to the masses. If you know a little Excel, you’re ready to learn. What’s the best way to teach data science to people who lack sufficient training in analytics, computer science, modeling and statistics? A little humor can’t hurt, perhaps, particularly when delving
I often learn as much by talking to people in between sessions at a conference as I do when listening to the presentations, and this week’s Predictive Analytics World event has been no exception. I had the...
Heard of big data but not sure what it is? Here is a basic introduction to the concept and how it might help your small business. [Data mining and “big data” are buzzwords in business IT...
If we were able to predict the future, we would be able read the minds of our customers and know exactly what they wanted. The closest we can get to this supernatural ability is utilizing predictive analytics...
Daniel Kahneman is a psychologist who was awarded the 2002 Nobel Prize for his influence on the burgeoning field of behavioral economics. I recently read his bestselling 2011 book “Thinking Fast and Slow” . The book begins...
London UK, 11 September 2013 Rising Media producer of Predictive Analytics World, today announced details of this year’s London event. Details of which can be found at www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com, Predictive Analytics World London 2013 takes place on 23-24...
The Securities and Exchange Commission is using predictive analytics to evaluate risks facing the brokerage industry regulated by the agency and, potentially, to pinpoint firms headed for trouble. Beginning this financial quarter, the SEC’s newly created Division...
Security analyst Bruce Schneier’s post on the apparent failure of the U.S. government to stop Syria’s alleged use of chemical weapons holds lessons for Big Data and CIOs. Security analyst Bruce Schneier’s post on the apparent failure...
Most pundits will have an opinion on who will triumph in this year’s US Open men’s final – Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic – but the best insights into who will be crowned champion will come...
We’re now in the crossfire of a peaking hype cycle for big data and its inevitable backlash. One marketer the other night was yelling on Twitter, “Big Data People need to GET OFF MY LAWN.” I confess,...
