Data Science & Analytics
Like other professional sports NBA analytics are taking shape on the professional basketball court. Major League Baseball’s last two champions, the Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros, both are led by front offices with a strong emphasis on using data analytics. The National Football League has the New England Patriots, who use analytics but play things […]
By using predictive analytics as well as risk stratification techniques, healthcare organizations have found they can reduce the number of chemotherapy-related hospitalizations. The healthcare industry continues to find ways to use data analytics to improve patient outcomes and make organizational operations more efficient. In recent years, one area has been in treatment of cancer patients. […]
Businesses across the country and around the world look to make the most of data analytics. Big data offers a chance to greatly improve an operation and meet ambitious company goals opening choices for a data science career or a business analytics career. Which career path is right for you? These are the two most […]
Data scientists are reaping the benefits of the new data-driven business environment. The increasing use of data to make decisions in the workplace has led to a growing demand for professionals who understand the nuance and details behind data science. Data science has become a critical part of every successful organization. This had led to […]
In the spring of 2017, a group of software programmers from across a wide variety of industries gathered in San Francisco for a hackathon. The goal: finding how advanced technology and data analytics helps cattle ranchers and dairy farmers. Or, as host company BovControl put it, creating an Internet of Cows. By connecting every cow […]
The success of the New England Patriots has led to joy for the team’s many fans. But it also has led to a big question among those who closely follow the game. In short, how in the world are they doing this? Yes, they have a great quarterback in Tom Brady. But plenty of teams […]
After Theo Epstein’s run as general manager with the Boston Red Sox, some critics remained unconvinced of the power of analytics in baseball. No matter that the Red Sox won the 2004 World Series under Epstein, the team’s first championship since 1918. Then, they won another under Epstein’s management in 2007. In 2011, Epstein became […]
Data analytics often proves a tough concept for people to grasp. However, one sport has helped many people understand the power behind interpreting large sets of information: Major League Baseball. Baseball is the oldest professional sport in the United States. The game provides a treasure trove of data for both sports historians looking at trends […]
The growth in data science jobs provides another opportunity for women to enter a field traditionally dominated by men. Women trail in earning degrees in STEM fields – science, technology, engineering and math. Men are twice as likely as women to enter those fields, according to the College Board. However, women earn 40% of the bachelor’s degrees […]
The Hollywood movie industry expects to make $35.3 billion by 2019. By any measure, that is incredible success. But data might provide movie producers a way to do better. Much better. Hollywood currently operates on a system in which movie executives green light projects they feel will have a market. That can range from summer […]