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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 […]
An employer-aligned degree program offers many advantages over curriculum developed without direct input from industry professionals. Much like data science has changed how businesses operate, it is also changing the world of higher education. To endow students with the sought after skills, data science and business analytics programs must continue to evolve as rapidly as […]
Over the past decade, more students have pursued an online degree. For many, the advantages of taking classes through an online mode far outweigh taking classes in a traditional setting. The question for every student: Is an online degree program the right thing for me? The education itself is not the issue. Online classes have […]
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 […]
The data analytics revolution in the business world has also reached major banks. Of all the industries tapping into the power of analytics, few have seen immediate advantages like the banking industry. In a business governed by numbers, banking leaders have turned to data analysis in a number of key areas. These areas include predicting […]