Tag: DataAnalysis
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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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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…