Why Defining the Target Variable in Predictive Analytics is Critical
Every data mining project begins with defining what problem will be solved.…
Target, Pregnancy, and Predictive Analytics, Part II
This is part II of my thoughts on the New York Times…
Target, Pregnancy, and Predictive Analytics – Part I
There have been a plethora of tweets about the New York Times…
Statistical Rules of Thumb, Part III: Always Visualize the Data
As I perused Statistical Rules of Thumb again, as I do from…
Yet another ‘Wisdom of Crowds’ success
I was at the Federal Building downtown San Diego for a consulting…
What do Data Miners Need to Learn?
I've been asked by several folks recently what they need to learn…
Rexer Analytics data mining survey
Rexer Analytics, a data mining consulting firm, is conducting their 5th annual…
Predictive Models are not Statistical Models — JT on EDM
My friend and colleague James Taylor asked me last week to comment…
Analyzing the Results of Analysis
Sometimes, the output of analytical tools can be voluminous and complicated. Making…