Inference vs Prediction in One Picture
Inference and prediction are two often confused terms, perhaps in part because they are not mutually exclusive. Both provide pieces of the “What is data… Read More »Inference vs Prediction in One Picture
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Random Forest Classification explained in detail and developed in R
In supervised machine learning algorithms, Random Forest stands apart as it is arguably the most powerful classification model. When Microsoft developed their X-box game which… Read More »Random Forest Classification explained in detail and developed in R
Data Science is Changing the World for the Better: Here’s How
Data science, by definition, is an interdisciplinary field which makes use of scientific processes, methods, systems, and algorithms for extracting insights and knowledge from multiple… Read More »Data Science is Changing the World for the Better: Here’s How
Is R Shiny Versatile Enough to Build a Video Game?
A Video Game? In R Shiny? For the last two years, RStudio has been organizing a competition to showcase the power and flexibility of Shiny… Read More »Is R Shiny Versatile Enough to Build a Video Game?
Why You Should Prioritize Data Transformation Over Other Digital Transformation Initiatives
Chance are you’re aiming to invest in a BI and analytics program to capitalize on the big data your company has been acquiring over the… Read More »Why You Should Prioritize Data Transformation Over Other Digital Transformation Initiatives
IBM's new quantum computer finally achieves a quantum advantage
The online conference, IBM Think 2020, was held in May 5-6 2020. During that conference, Dario Gil, IBM Research Director, was visibly, almost orgasmically, excited… Read More »IBM's new quantum computer finally achieves a quantum advantage
Using Google Mobility Data to Model Covid-19 Case Infection Rates
Using Google Mobility Data to Model Covid-19 Case Infection Rates Paul B. Parker, Ph.D. Introduction The question of how and when to open up the… Read More »Using Google Mobility Data to Model Covid-19 Case Infection Rates
Dirty Data — Quality Assessment & Cleaning Measures
Practical guide to understand, build, and execute data quality & cleaning process In the book ‘Bad Data Handbook’ Q Ethan McCallum has rightly said, “We… Read More »Dirty Data — Quality Assessment & Cleaning Measures
Bernouilli Lattice Models – Connection to Poisson Processes
Bernouilli lattice processes may be one of the simplest examples of point processes, and can be used as an introduction to learn about more complex… Read More »Bernouilli Lattice Models – Connection to Poisson Processes
Johns Hopkins Covid-19 Data and R, Part I — data.table handling.
Summary: This blog showcases the handling of daily data of cases/deaths from Covid-19 in the U.S. published by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns… Read More »Johns Hopkins Covid-19 Data and R, Part I — data.table handling.