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A Bar Song to Financial Fraud: Uncovering Hidden Layers
Have you ever noticed how some songs reveal hidden depths the more you listen? On a recent road trip, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey transformed from an upbeat anthem to a story with many layers of meaning. This experience got me thinking about financial statements and how they, too, can hide deeper truths beneath…
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Open Data at Your Fingertips: Exploring Data.gov
Finding a source of copious amounts of data is helpful if you want to learn how to analyze data. The good news is that free, public data sources are plentiful and relatively easy to access. One of my favorite places to get public data is Data.gov, an open data repository maintained by the United States. …
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Nature’s Wake-Up Call: The Value of Clean Data
I enjoy a gentle awakening. You won’t find me using a blaring alarm clock. My preference is to wake naturally with the sun. If I must rely on an alarm clock to wake up, I choose the sound of birds, with the volume increasing ever so slightly the longer I let the alarm go. On…
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Probability and Hyperbole: Nary the Two Shall Meet
I’m the type of person who wants to read or learn everything about, well, everything. I tend to get excited about topics that capture my interest. Consequently, if you spend time with me, you may overhear me uttering statements like: “Did you know <insert random, verifiable fact here>?” Upon hearing this, the other party to…
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That’s Improbable, My Friend
Besides talking and thinking about all things data, I also facilitate a leadership course for community business leaders. I went to the office to print some handouts for an upcoming session, and one of my colleagues was there. Excited to tell her about something that came to my mind, I exclaimed, “Guess what!” Her retort…
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Mastering Organization: Practical Tips for a Tidy Life and Clean Data
Organization. Depending on how you’re wired, you might find comfort in this word. Others might view it as an impossible objective, constantly just out of reach. Or, you may be someone who has your own unique way of organizing things. It might look like a mess to the world, but you can find anything in…
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From Gnomes to Data: Practical Organization Tips Inspired by Everyday Life
Have you ever marveled at the magic of a perfectly organized collection or a neatly arranged space? There’s a certain joy and satisfaction in knowing exactly where everything is and how to find it. If you’re anything like me, there’s pleasure that comes from having everything “just so.” In today’s data-driven world, applying these same…
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Counting Stars in a Data-Driven World: From Chaos to Clarity
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how many stars there were or tried to count them? Assuming you live in a place where lots of stars are visible, you’ll quickly come to realize counting them is a difficult, if not impossible, task. There are far too many stars in the…
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From Pocket Change to Data Insights: The Power of Visualization
As a young child, I was bewildered by the concept of money. With just a $5 bill, I believed I had stumbled upon a way to generate endless wealth. However, my excitement was short-lived when I realized that more bills didn’t necessarily mean more value. Understanding the worth of money can be challenging, especially when…
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The Joy of Reading: Unlocking Stories in Books and Data
The post emphasizes the love for reading and the parallels between reading books and analyzing data. The author expresses their passion for books and learning from various perspectives, comparing the collection of words in books to data. They encourage approaching data analysis with curiosity and excitement, similar to reading a new book. The post concludes…
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