PHIL SIMON
Writing a little script to calculate the streak needed to hit a user-defined winning percentage.
Posts Tagged as: Python
Posts Tagged as: Python
The Wild Wild West of Analytics Programs
Pedagogy and definitions around higher ed’s trendy new discipline are anything but consistent.
The Analytics Project That “College Me” Would Do
If I were 21 again …
Why I Emphasize Strong Communication in My Syllabi
An old job description from one of the dot-com successes underscores a critical business skill.
Sprucing Up Python Scripts With Data Visualization
It doesn’t take that much effort to visualize user-generated data.
Is your organization embracing interactive dataviz tools?
Powerful new applications allow for greater insights and help overcome the IT-business divide.
Business Intelligence: The Tools Change but the Concepts Don’t
Thoughts on new applications and old ideas.
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.
The Beauty of Structured Data
When it comes to survey design, Stephen Covey is absolutely right.
Finding Teachable Moments in Survey Courses
At least in one regard, Jeff Bezos’ letter couldn’t have arrived at a more opportune time.
Reflections on Carnegie Mellon 25 Years Later
Thoughts on the most important skills and abilities that I picked up at CMU.
Reflections on Supervising More Than 100 Capstone Projects
Thoughts on some of my students’ best work.
Making Class Memorable With a Basketball-Inspired Python Example
A little program to calculate game logs and stimulate student interest.
Having Fun With Python in the Classroom
Using pop-culture references to make potentially boring coding exercises more interesting.
Characteristics of My Best Students
These traits set my star pupils apart.