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Choosing the Right Analytics Problem

The “streetlight effect:”  A man is looking for his keys under a streetlight.   Policeman:  “Where did you lose them?”   Man:  “In the alley, near the door to the bar.”   Policeman:  “Why are you looking here?”   Man:  “The light’s better.”   This is related to the more general “Statistical Type 4 Error” – asking the wrong question, andContinue reading “Choosing the Right Analytics Problem”

Book Review: Mining Your Own Business by Gerhard Pilcher and Jeff Deal

This is a short book, Mining Your Own Business: A Primer for Executives on Understanding and Employing Data Mining and  Predictive Analytics” befitting its intended audience – managers and executives with responsibility for data science and analytics projects.  It outlines the requirements for success – not technical model success, but rather successful implementation in a way that buildsContinue reading “Book Review: Mining Your Own Business by Gerhard Pilcher and Jeff Deal”

Jan 29: Statistics in Practice + Announcement

This week we discuss the importance of choosing the right analytics problem, with a guest blog from Elder Research, Inc., a data science and analytics consulting and training company, with whom we have just joined forces.   Our course spotlight is on: Feb 14 – Mar 13:  Design of Experiments See you in class! – Peter Bruce, FounderContinue reading “Jan 29: Statistics in Practice + Announcement”

Industry Spotlight: Clinical Trials

 “Complete Your Clinical Trial With Our File Data” Clinical trials that support new drug development can cost over a billion dollars.  A new industry has popped up – data collectors and aggregators that provide digital data from their files as evidence in pharmaceutical clinical trials. The gold standard in a clinical trial is the randomizedContinue reading “Industry Spotlight: Clinical Trials”

Jan 6: Statistics in Practice

Happy New Year! We are grateful for your continued support and appreciate your interest in learning more about statistics, analytics, and data science. In this new year, think of your learning as an investment both in the future of your company and your career. Below are courses, certificates, and pathways to help you get started. We’re available to help youContinue reading “Jan 6: Statistics in Practice”