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business analytics (BA)
Business analytics (BA) is the iterative, methodical exploration of an organization's data, with an emphasis on statistical analysis. Continue Reading
association rules
Association rules are 'if-then' statements, that help to show the probability of relationships between data items, within large data sets in various types of databases. Continue Reading
Data scientist vs. data analyst: Comparing the 2 data roles
The differences can be subtle, but in general, a data scientist has more responsibilities and a more advanced background than analyst counterparts. Continue Reading
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Data-rich organizations turn focus to ethical data mining
As data analytics has increasingly become a core component of organizations' strategies, concerns have arisen around how data is mined. Experts offer tips. Continue Reading
data sampling
Data sampling is a statistical analysis technique used to select, manipulate and analyze a representative subset of data points to identify patterns and trends in the larger data set being examined. Continue Reading
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