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If you are coming to the Institute for Advanced Analytics (IAA) from a humanities or social science background, rest assured that you possess a distinct advantage in data science. By combining technical expertise with your understanding of diverse viewpoints and the ability to contextualize information, you will grow to be Continue reading The Power of Empathy in Data Science
The Right Amount of Wrong: Calibrating Predictive Models How do we evaluate a predictive model? The most intuitive answer is accuracy—a simple measure of what percent of the time your model’s prediction is correct. Accuracy is a widely used evaluation metric, largely because it’s so easy to understand. However, a Continue reading The Right Amount of Wrong: Calibrating Predictive Models
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