Does Data Science Replace BI?

When a new technology comes around, there's a temptation to think that it replaces a previous one. But most of the time, that's not really true. I started working with computers in the Mainframe days. We still had them when I worked for NASA. Minicomputers came out, then Personal Computers - and in large part, … Continue reading Does Data Science Replace BI?

The Keys to an Effective Data Science Project – Part 1: The Team Data Science Process

Processes are great things. They give you a place to start, a roadmap, and a way to explain to your stakeholders (like customers) what you're going to do and the order you'll do it. In addition, a process compresses information into shorter information so that you can "peg" it as you work through it. Then … Continue reading The Keys to an Effective Data Science Project – Part 1: The Team Data Science Process