Tag Archives: data analysis

Amateur Data Analysis

Posted on August 6, 2015 by way0utwest

What’s a good way to analyze data? How do you know if you’re actually looking at data in a way that provides a valid analysis? It’s entirely possible to statistically look at a set of data, run some aggregates, build … Continue reading →

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Data or Experience

Posted on July 14, 2015 by way0utwest

Data Driven Listen to the data. There are any number of phrases that implore us to use bits and bytes, pieces of information that lead us to better decisions. However, can the data ensure we make the best decisions? Do … Continue reading →

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Statistical Analysis

Posted on May 29, 2015 by way0utwest

I ran across a book recently that is written to address some of the statistical issues the author has found in many scientific papers. It’s been released online for free, but if you like it and would like a more portable … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Patterns in Data

Posted on May 28, 2015 by way0utwest

There’s a great TED talk on statistics, and one I’d recommend you watch. However, it’s not so much the topic and data presented, but the way in which it’s presented and broken down that becomes interesting. If we ignore the topic, … Continue reading →

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