PHIL SIMON
Thoughts on ways to expand their thinking about using data in their careers.
Category: Analytics
“Statistics: The only science that enables different experts using the same figures to draw different conclusions.”
—Evan Esar
Category: Analytics
The Beauty of Structured Data
When it comes to survey design, Stephen Covey is absolutely right.
Teaching Highlights From 2018
A look back on two things that made me smile this past year.
Reflections on Supervising More Than 100 Capstone Projects
Thoughts on some of my students’ best work.
What I’ve Learned From My Student Evaluations
Thoughts on what the data tells me—and what else I’d like to know.
Why I Often Answer Analytics Students’ Questions With Questions
Thoughts on the Socratic method, critical thinking, and providing too much guidance.
Does Uber treat its driver-partners fairly?
Thoughts on the company’s data and price discrimination.
Three Main Types of Capstone Project Problems
Thoughts on some common issues and what to do about them.
Four Sites That I Recommend to My Analytics Students
Those who can effectively incorporate data and analytics into their writing are poised to prosper.
Three of My Favorite In-Class Exercises
A few of the ways that I try to make learning as active as possible.