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Communication & Analytics: A Closer Look at the IAA’s Communication Week 

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One unique aspect of the curriculum for the Master’s of Analytics program at the Institute for Advanced Analytics is the emphasis on soft skills, like communication, teamwork, and receiving feedback. For one week between the summer and fall semesters, MSA students learn what makes a strong communicator through individual and Continue reading Communication & Analytics: A Closer Look at the IAA’s Communication Week →

The Shared Language of Artists and Analysts

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Entering a program so heavy on technical skills without a statistics degree is intimidating. It can feel like you are behind on day one and that your peers have significantly more experience in the world of data than you do. But data and statistical techniques have a way of sneaking Continue reading The Shared Language of Artists and Analysts→

The Value of Storytelling in Data Science

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Data is more than a mere sequence of numbers. Data is a complex puzzle. When that puzzle is constructed meaningfully and viewed from the appropriate perspectives, it tells an impactful story. A good data scientist goes beyond simply analyzing numbers and regurgitating results. A good data scientist adds value to Continue reading The Value of Storytelling in Data Science→