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Studying philosophy will make you a better data scientist. Now, I might be biased because I did study both philosophy and statistics as an undergraduate. Still, the soft skills that are vital for the modern data scientist are just what philosophy teaches. Asking the right questions, thinking critically about ethics, Continue reading Philosophy and Data Science
Bump! Set! Spike! Volleyball, for both men and women, has been on the rise in the US over the last few years. The MSA is no stranger to volleyball either – sporting multiple intramural (IM) teams and Slack channels throughout the years. I am excited about using data to learn Continue reading Volleyball
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
Learning is an art, and through this post, I intend to shed light on six proven scientific study techniques I have used to adapt to the rigors of the Master of Science in Analytics program at NC State University. The MSA program is well known for its uniquely designed curriculum Continue reading SUCCEEDING IN THE MSA: PROVEN METHODS FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING