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Applying to graduate school programs is a stressful time. The initial stage of deciding where you want to apply can be a difficult decision to make, let alone deciding which to accept. One of the first things I did when considering a master’s program in data science was to Google: Continue reading 5 Reasons I chose the IAA Over Other Data Science Programs
I dedicated a year and a half to studying before enrolling in the IAA program. As a working professional without prior experience in data-related fields, I took rigorous online courses to acquire the necessary technical skills. Throughout this journey, I recorded several milestones in a journal, documenting my preparations for Continue reading Preparing for IAA: A Professional’s Journey
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
Fitness trackers have been flourishing in recent years. As our society continues to emphasize health and fitness, an increasing number of people seek to monitor their health and fitness data with such trackers. According to the National Institute of Health, 21% of Americans wear fitness trackers daily, which amounts to Continue reading Fitness Trackers’ Ethical Use of Data