Web scraping is used for, among other things, getting the vast volumes of publicly available data needed for training algorithms for machine learning (ML). The relationship between data scraping and ML is, however, symbiotic rather than one-sided. On the other side is ML’s ability to improve the fundamental procedures underlying web data gathering, making it […]
Which Data Quality Issues Are Plaguing Data Engineers Today?
We’ve all generally heard that data quality issues can be catastrophic. But what does that look like for data teams, in terms of dollars and cents? And who is responsible for dealing with data quality issues? To get to the bottom of these questions and more, we conducted a survey of 100 survey respondents, at least 63 […]
The Growing Impact of AI on Data Science in 2023
While AI’s ubiquity is becoming increasingly evident through everyday tools like chatbots, smart cameras, and smart content generation, there’s an expansive universe of less recognized but highly potent advancements poised to redefine how data scientists interact with and leverage the burgeoning volume and complexity of datasets. Emerging AI trends such as natural language processing, reinforcement learning, […]
Predictive Analytics Use Cases for Citizen Data Scientists
Gartner technology analysts predict that organizations leveraging augmented analytics solutions will grow at twice the rate of those that do not use these solutions. Those organizations that provide self-serve augmented analytics to their business users can achieve market goals and stay abreast of the competition with fact-based decision-making and a team that leverages analytics daily to make those […]
Assumptions in Regression: Why, What, and How
“Garbage in, garbage out” defines the importance of data in data science or machine learning in a nutshell. Incorrect input will yield meaningless results and screening data ensures we get comprehensible results. Before we start building models and generating insights, we need to ensure that the quality of the data we are working with is […]
A Field Guide for Launching and Growing a Career in Data Science
In recent years, the demand for data scientists has skyrocketed as organizations recognize the value of data-driven insights. Despite increased on-ramps and educational paths to a career in Data Science, there continues to be a concern amidst this increasing demand: the underrepresentation of women in Data Science and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) […]
A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words: The Importance of Data Visualization
Have you ever heard the saying, “A picture is worth 1,000 words”? This statement holds especially true in the field of Data Science. Let’s say you are a data scientist at a top Fortune company, dealing with budget portfolio optimizations worth millions of dollars annually for various clients. It is essential to effectively communicate your […]
Why Geospatial Data Should Be Easily Accessible for Every Employee
Unlocking the power of geospatial data can give organizations a competitive edge, from optimizing supply chain logistics and enhancing customer experience to mitigating fraud and improving public health outcomes. But despite its far-reaching benefits, many organizations fail to fully harness geospatial data’s potential. Why? Because geospatial data is voluminous, complex, and often distributed across multiple […]
Will My Career Benefit from Becoming a Citizen Data Scientist?
As a team member within a business environment, you may be familiar with the term “citizen data scientist.” This term has been around for some time and was popularized by Gartner, which defines a citizen data scientist as “a person who creates or generates models that leverage predictive or prescriptive analytics, but whose primary job function is outside […]
The Democratization of Data Science and AI: When Anyone Can Advance a Field
“The democratization of data science” or the “democratization of AI” have long been popular buzz phrases. “Citizen data scientists” poke through open-source datasets finding valuable insights and sharing them with the world out of an individual sense of curiosity. And although this absolutely does happen, the reality is most of the time these democratized advances have not […]