Business Intelligence: The Tools Change but the Concepts Don’t
Thoughts on new applications and old ideas.
Category: Higher Education
I’ve got no shortage of opinions on teaching, technology, analytics, and how they all intersect.
Having More Fun with Python in the Classroom
Why not make a simple PowerPoint slide a little more interactive?
Three Books that I Recommend to My Analytics Students
Thoughts on ways to expand their thinking about using data in their careers.
How Data and Metadata Can Thwart Contract Cheating
Digital breadcrumbs may help curtail a growing problem.
The Beauty of Structured Data
When it comes to survey design, Stephen Covey is absolutely right.
Calling Bullshit on Elizabeth Holmes’ Ignorance
Anyone who knows anything about Theranos should take her claims with a 50-lb. bag of salt.
Finding Teachable Moments in Survey Courses
At least in one regard, Jeff Bezos’ letter couldn’t have arrived at a more opportune time.
Carnegie Mellon Alumni Interview
Thoughts on the lessons that the school imparted, critical thinking, and the interdisciplinary nature of higher education.
Why All College Students Need to Know the Basics of Coding
Even finance, accounting, and marketing majors should understand what makes software tick.
What College Professors Can Learn from Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act
His Netflix show takes a unique and informative approach that should make instructors reconsider their methods.
My New Book
Analytics: The Agile Way—my eighth book—is out.
Featured Talk: How to Create a Culture of Analytics
A 50-minute talk about Big Data and what we can learn from Amazon, Facebook, Netflix, and Google.
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