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Resources for those interested in data science.
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Applied Data Science
Data Science in Telecommunications
Learn about 5 key areas in the telecom industry where data scientists are finding careers and creating value (plus some fun history and info on regulations).
Applied Data Science
Data Science in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Learn about the role of big data in drug development, as well as what the future may hold - hot areas for data science careers, regulatory changes, and more.
Applied Data Science
Using Data to Determine Baseball’s Most Disappointing Teams
Disappointment is hard to quantify and compare. Expectations build, and then aren’t met. And the greater the expectations, the bigger the disappointment if failure arrives. At the end of the 2019 season, Major League Baseball crowned the Washington Nationals its best team. Few baseball fans believed the team would end the season on top of …
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What Is a Data Warehouse?
A data warehouse can amalgamate information from each and every department within a company and can provide an insightful look at how to grow their business activities.
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Getting Started With Kaggle Competitions
Kaggle is best known for its competitions—prizes up to $100,000 draw some of the brightest machine learning minds to the site. But there’s an archive of challenges for participants of all levels. Where should beginners get started and what do they need to know before making their first entry? Kaggle is a machine learning and …
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Tech Resume Guide
Your tech resume should reflect your strengths and experience, and how you want to introduce yourself as an applicant. Read our guide to optimize your tech resume.
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What Is Data Management?
Data management defines the way data is collected, stored, secured, accessed and analyzed. Learn more about what data management is!
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What Is Data Governance and How Does It Work?
Data is an extremely valuable asset to many companies, but without an effective data governance structure, data might not be used to its full potential.
Data Science Resources
Database Management System: DBMS Definition and Examples
An enterprise data warehouse can amalgamate information from each and every department within a company. This cohesive collection of information provides companies with an insightful look at how to grow their business activities.
Data Science Resources
A Primer on R0 for Infectious Diseases
What is R0 and how should we interpret it? Read this guide to help you understand what R0 means for those who are not epidemiologists.