Category: Big Data And Analytics

Introduction Data visualization is important for understanding the world around us. It helps us make sense of massive amounts of data and information that we encounter every day. Done well,…

Introduction Big data is a term that refers to large volumes of structured, unstructured or semi-structured data. It can also be defined as high-volume, velocity and variety of data that…

Introduction The first TV campaign aired on April 3, 1950 and featured Winston cigarettes. It was a simple ad that featured an actor in a white lab coat walking through…

Introduction Data is everywhere and it’s growing by the second. In fact, the world creates 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every single day! If you’re like most people, you’re swimming…

Introduction Here’s a collection of cool data visualization projects that I came across. Let me know if you have any other favorites! Visualizing Data With D3.js D3.js is a JavaScript…

Introduction Data Preparation Unicorn jobs are hard to find and even harder to get. But with the right preparation, you can become a Data Prep Unicorn and land a job…

Introduction Big data may seem like a buzzword, but it’s actually a very real thing. Big data is simply a type of data that is too large to fit into…

Introduction I’m excited to announce that I’ve started a new Youtube channel all about data! My name is Zac, and I’m an assistant professor at the University of Oregon’s School…

Introduction Big Data is one of the most important topics in business today, but it’s not just a buzzword. It’s changing how we do business and what we can learn…

Introduction You’re sitting at your desk, trying to make sense of the data in front of you. It’s a big pile of information that you’ve gathered from somewhere, and it’s…