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It sounds odd, but someone who used to make short films and loves fiction and art now wants to be a data scientist. I used to think this was a strange idea until I realized I could combine both interests. Even though I studied communications and focused on entertainment and Continue reading Three Similarities Between Film-making and the MSA Program
If you’re reading this post, you are likely a data scientist, a statistician, or someone who spoke with one and walked away scratching your head. Whatever brought you here, I hope that after reading this post, you will leave with a better understanding of Q-Q plots. What is a Q-Q Continue reading How to Intuitively Understand Q-Q Plots
When someone mentions the word “ballet,” we often think: creativity, an art form, or a form of dancing. However, I have learned that while ballet heavily uses the right side of the brain (creativity), you still need to use the left side (analytical) just as much. While you aren’t solving Continue reading The Mathematics Behind Ballet
One of my favorite parts of attending the Institute for Advanced Analytics (IAA) is the conversations over morning coffee. A friend of mine gave me a coffee mug that has led to many compliments and more than a few questions. When my friend gave me this mug, she inspired me Continue reading Coffee Consumption at the IAA