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Dropped on Google Street View onto a random gravel road with nothing but miles of openness; that’s how I started one of my first games of GeoGuessr. Completely unsure where to begin, it felt a lot like my first data science project: tons of raw data, little direction, and no Continue reading Why Every Analytics Student Should Play GeoGuessr
After long coding sessions and multiple conversations regarding the layout and appearance of various coding environments at the Institute, everyone seems to have an opinion about the choice between light or dark mode — but what is the right choice for you? This question is not as simple as appearance, Continue reading Light Mode Vs Dark Mode
The majority of IAA students go on to work in data analyst or data scientist-type roles. Although we receive training to be qualified for both, the actual job responsibilities and experiences have notable differences. Knowing how these roles are different can help students figure out what appeals to them more. Continue reading Data Analyst vs Data Scientist… what’s the difference?
The goal of a data professional is to present correct and actionable insights. The transformation from data artist to data scientist begins not with code or math, but with the words we use to describe our findings. In my military service, I had to review intelligence reports with junior analysts. Continue reading Why Lingo Matters in Analytics