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Why You Can’t Simplify the Value of Data Scientists

What’s the value of a data science initiative? Shouldn’t it be some sort of lift? Maybe profits increase by 4%? Or more sign-ups are registered? Or something else that a data scientist can quantify and put on their resume to…

ZankJanuary 26, 2021

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Lying With Statistics

We’re into the new year and as much as I do my best to stay out of the way of the news, some of it finds its way to me. This week I want to shed some light on what…

ZankJanuary 12, 2021

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Should we use A.I. to Catch Cheaters?

Remember test taking? Or maybe you’re still taking them. Did you ever cheat on one or have friends who did? There were so many “tricks”. Of course, cheating never pays off in the long run, but that doesn’t stop students…

ZankDecember 15, 2020

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Good Luck Reusing Analytics Models Without This

Last week I spoke at the Transforming Data With Intelligence (TDWI) virtual conference. The topic was the reuse of analytics models - where an analytics model is designed once and reused for multiple purposes. When done right, the reuse of…

ZankDecember 8, 2020

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Tech Tuesdays – The Magic of Market Basket Analysis

With everyone shopping like crazy during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I figured it would be timely and relevant to discuss a simple way to personalize offers to customers at scale, using a simple recommendation technique: market basket analysis. I’ll…

ZankDecember 1, 2020

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Bob Ross and Data Science – A Statistical Analysis

Remember Bob Ross… the wonderful landscape painter on TV with an infectious smile whose deep, soothing voice guided many a viewer into the world of painting using easy-to-follow, quick, wet on wet oil painting techniques that make painting seem effortless…

ZankNovember 24, 2020

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The Controversy of Black Boxes

A "black-box system” refers to a predictive model that produces an output with no way for the operator or end-user to understand what was done “inside” the box. Black-box (or unexplainable) models are more and more commonly used these days,…

ZankNovember 17, 2020

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Here’s Why A.I. is the Talk of the Day

At Bennett Data Science, we’re seeing a lot more interest in A.I. lately. Especially since about June of this year. This week I’ll discuss why I think this is happening and how A.I. will be an even bigger differentiator to…

ZankNovember 10, 2020

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How to Save Money on Data Science Right Now

In today’s Tech Tuesday, I talk about ways to save money on data science and suggest three things you could do right now. I’m assuming the U.S. presidential election is likely garnering all of your attention. In light of that,…

ZankNovember 3, 2020

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Predicting the U.S. Presidential Election

Predictive models have been used for years to predict election outcomes well in advance. Looking back at what’s been done in the past, Allan Lichtman comes to mind as someone who stands out from the crowd. He developed a model…

ZankOctober 27, 2020