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Data Science
4 hacks to help you live that best online learning life
The Challenges
Data science is an exciting career, particularly for people who like to solve problems. Though the approach may be somewhat different from scientist-to-scientist or from team-to-team, generally speaking, data scientists follow a set process, refine questions, gather data, and determine the best possible answer to an analytical or research question…
Why many don’t conduct salary research, why you should, and four strategies that can help
Introduction
Whether you are seeking a new job, entering the workforce after an absence, or simply want a competitive advantage in negotiating your next raise, one piece of information is critical: What should your salary be?
Market Research Tool Helps Everyone
Keep this tool in mind for the next time you need to collect new data fast
Introduction
As for many in data science, I frequently need to collect data. This new tool, originally built for market research, also offers promise for many others. Below is a review of the survey tool.
From Google Sheets/Forms, to Survey Monkey, and on towards many other options there is no shortage…
What to do when your audio doesn’t match the video.
Introduction
If you have a project that involves recording videos, especially if it involves recording many videos, you might end up with a problem known as audio drift. If you are experiencing this problem I have good news, bad news, and then some more good news for you.
The Good News
The good news…
Super chains for the Pandas win!
Method chains I use (and reuse) because they’re helpful and poetic, in a programmatic way
Introduction
As I started writing this article I originally intended to share a few common method chains I use, myself. I don’t see others use them. And I had a hunch that they would maybe be useful to others.
Towards the end of drafting, I realized this has turned into a…
I still remember the angst associated with learning Pandas and Python; hacks I wish I had earlier in my learning journey
Introduction
Getting started with Pandas and Python can be an angsty experience. In my experience, I had grown to be an intermediate-advanced programmer in Stata. It was in the weeks after I submitted my dissertation to the PhD committee, but before my defense. I had a ton of time on my…
Has anyone recently asked you to an online course platform? A common experience for many educators.
This guide will help check references when asked to contribute at a course platform
Introduction
Has a course platform ever asked you to contribute a course to their platform? Since producing tutorials, cookbooks, YouTube videos, LinkedIn content, and Udemy courses, a handful of emerging platforms have reached out my way asking if I will contribute courses to their platform.
At first, I was not sure…
These qualitative-quantitative software tools need to be on your radar
Introduction
Often, in my data science work I often point clients and partners to a family of software that bridges the world between qualitative and quantitative analysis.
We sometimes know these packages as qualitative data analysis software (QDAS). They’re numerous. And in my opinion the qualitative moniker is a misnomer. …
An overview and cross-reference on image credits and attributions
Last Updated: March 27, 2021.
Attribution Strategy
My goal is to provide readers with pleasant opportunity to learn about data science, data-related careers, and other professional or personal topics. In providing that visually and aesthetically pleasing experience I sometimes use a variety of images. I aim to provide attribution and credit. …
