The Future of Data Science
…in which I succumb to the year-end claim-making which requires no accountable follow-up :-)
As we begrudgingly return to the daily grind, I’m throwing my hat in the circle for another “2021 predictions” article!
I’m mainly writing because most of the 2021 data science prediction articles I’ve read so far discuss all the great things about the next cool algorithm or new structures — which are all fascinating (well, perhaps not ALL). The general non-tech populace, however, is becoming more familiar with what exactly data is.
We as data scientists, however, often miss the [random] forest for the [gradient-boosted] tree…
Using Census digital access data to predict educational outcomes in public school districts across the United States.
Given the impact of the covid19 coronavirus on basically every aspect of our daily lives, I recently completed a project which analyzed its impact on schooling and education. Having just started a Data Science bootcamp in June, I knew the frustrations that came from a college-educated adult trying to learn from home. So, I was curious to see what the impact of the digital divide before coronavirus had upon student educational outcomes, to perhaps understand in further depth how remote learning might further impact this generation’s education. …
Using Exploratory Data Analysis and Hypothesis testing to decide whether to Bartend or Serve tables
This expedition began with a search for restaurant data. After having served and bartended for so long, I know restaurants generate a lot of data and have been eager to see how they can put it to use!
Specifically, I was ready to get my hands dirty with all types of crazy stuff like:
- Product Sales Mix
- Beverage Cost Calculators
- Table turn time
- Guest satisfaction
- Price points and menu mix
- Server competency
- Labor cost & food cost
Alas, apparently a lot of data is proprietary business intelligence, and not so easy to find. It’s like passing by a restaurant you…
Productivity in Data Science
Oh boy, another productivity post! Surely everyone has seen this one:
I admit, I originally took the 7 Habits course offered by FranklinCovey because my employer offered it for free, and it offered a way to get out of my windowless office…
In taking the course however, I discovered the value and widespread applicability of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The paradigms, practices, and principles of the 7 Habits provide a great framework for understanding an individual’s role in any context — including data science.
I previously wrote about David Allen’s Getting Things Done, which provided a…
Ever fallen down a rabbit hole of productivity — seeking to be the most effective person possible? If you’re like me, you’ve read all the books:
- Cal Newport’s Deep Work
- Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking Fast and Slow
- Daniel Levitin’s The Organized Mind
- Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
- David Allen’s Get Things Done, and many more…
Perhaps you’ve even downloaded all the apps…
- Todoist
- Any.do
- RescueTime
- Evernote
- OmniFocus, etc.
Well, I’m not here to bring you out of the hole. Rather, I’ll provide you a new way to apply the theoretical framework of that last book, David Allen’s Get…
Alex Newton
Data Scientist
