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Sara A. Metwalli Sara A. Metwalli
Updated on July 31, 2025

What Is Data Labeling in Machine Learning?

Data labeling is the process of annotating raw data with meaningful tags or classifications so machine learning models can learn to recognize patterns and make accurate predictions.

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Edoardo Romani Edoardo Romani
Updated on July 31, 2025

What Is Diagnostic Analytics?

Diagnostic analytics is the process of examining historical data to identify the root causes behind outcomes, trends or anomalies.

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Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on July 31, 2025

What Is Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)?

Object-relational mapping (ORM) is a programming technique that lets developers use object-oriented code to interact with relational databases, by translating objects to and from database-compatible formats.

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Ali Zonoozi Ali Zonoozi
Updated on July 31, 2025

What Is Matrix Factorization?

Matrix factorization is a mathematical technique that decomposes a large matrix into two lower-rank matrices whose product approximates the original, revealing latent patterns in the data. It's used in data science and unsupervised learning applications.

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Bisola Olasehinde Bisola Olasehinde
Updated on July 31, 2025

How to Insert a Python Variable in a String

There are four common methods that will allow you to add Python variables in a string, including: the comma, the modulus operator, string format and f-strings. Here’s how they work.

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Matt Przybyla Matt Przybyla
Updated on July 30, 2025

Data Science vs. Computer Science: What’s the Difference?

Data science focuses on extracting data insights by using mathematics, statistics and programming, while computer science focuses on computer hardware, software and systems. Here’s what you need to know as you enter either field.

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David McInerney David McInerney
Updated on July 29, 2025

Healthcare Data and the New Age of Consent

Patients are sharing more data than ever before with health care apps, but data privacy and consent practices haven’t kept up. Here’s what that means for patients and companies.  

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Zakaria Jaadi Zakaria Jaadi
Updated on July 29, 2025

Data Standardization: How to Do It and Why It Matters

Data standardization involves converting data into a standard format, which makes it easier to understand for systems and helps improve processing and data analysis.

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Linda Ngo Linda Ngo
Updated on July 29, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Logical Operators in R

A deep dive into logical operators in R. Learn how to change or compare results of comparisons made using relational operators with NOT, OR and AND in R.

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Aarshiya Khandelwal Aarshiya Khandelwal
Updated on July 28, 2025

How to Talk to Your Data With Natural Language Analytics

Generative AI has flipped business intelligence on its head — from static reporting to conversational discovery. Here’s a strategic guide to conversational databases.

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