A lot of people have asked me how to be a better data analyst. I can give lengthy answers on what to study and learn about how to become a better data analyst. But, I always opt to share the same short answer. I start by telling them the one rule a data analyst must follow to succeed and be better,…
To plan your first data analytics project plan, it is best to have a blueprint or guide. A good blueprint will help you see the big picture. It will keep you on track. Moreover, you will always know what to do next. Data Analytics Project Plan Since a data analytics project plan is by nature complex and time consuming, a…
I had a good friend call me up with a problem he was having at work related to Tableau Embedded Analytics. Today, let’s understand what is embedded analytics in Tableau through this story. My friend had been hired to create a new, analytical product for his company. It is a project that requires Tableau Embedded Analytics skills. He needed to…
Beginning: Statistics are misused and abused, sometimes even unintentionally, in both scientific and business settings. Alex Reinhart, author of the book “Statistics Done Wrong: The Woefully Complete Guide” talks about the most common errors people make when trying to figure things out using statistics, and what happens as a result. He shares practical insights into how both scientists and business analysts…
Gentler on the eye One of the most popular AI/ML news stories in the past two week was Nvidia’s use of deep learning to turn regular videos into slow-motion videos. Slowing down a video that wasn’t initially filmed as a slow-motion video creates a choppy and hard-to-watch sequence. With this new application, though, the system is able to predict what missing…