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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on November 07, 2023

What Is Predictive Analytics?

Predictive analytics allows companies to use multidimensional factors to identify growth opportunities and risks, particularly when used to examine insights found within big data.

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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on November 07, 2023

What Is Data Modeling?

Data modeling is the process of creating visual representations of information to draw connections between data points that illustrate relationships.

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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on November 07, 2023

What Is Data Visualization?

Data visualization is a method of displaying data in graphs, charts and maps to make data easy to understand for those unfamiliar with the data set.

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Jørgen Veisdal Jørgen Veisdal
Updated on October 09, 2023

The Pigeonhole Principle Explained

The pigeonhole principle states that if n items are put into m containers, with n > m, then at least one container must contain more than one item.

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Animesh Koratana Animesh Koratana
Updated on October 02, 2023

How to Use Data to Beef Up Your Lean Development Process

The lean development process is a well-established framework for building great products efficiently. But you can get even more out of it if you couple it with a data-driven mindset.

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Sadrach Pierre Sadrach Pierre
Updated on August 28, 2023

A Guide to Pareto Analysis With Pareto Charts

Pareto analysis, which strives to separate a vital few factors in a problem from an insignificant many, has a wide variety of applications across industries. Our expert shows you how it works.

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Jordan Morrow Jordan Morrow
Updated on August 10, 2023

Data Visualization: What It Is and How to Use It

Charts and graphs of all kinds help data tell a story.

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Xichu Zhang Xichu Zhang
Updated on August 05, 2023

Symmetric Matrix Properties and Applications: A Guide

A symmetric matrix is one that is equal to its transpose. Here’s how to identify one and how it can be applied.  

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Rex Ahlstrom Rex Ahlstrom
Updated on August 01, 2023

Data Mesh vs. Data Fabric: Which Is Right for Your Organization?

As your company looks for a data management strategy, you may consider a data mesh or a data fabric architecture. Our expert explains the differences and how to decide which fits your needs.

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Chris Dowsett Chris Dowsett
Updated on July 20, 2023

What Is a Data Lake?

A data lake is a digital storage area where businesses hold structured and unstructured data including social media data, log files, emails, images and videos.

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