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What is Business Intelligence?
Industry FundamentalsBusiness intelligence is a general term that refers to the collection, analysis, and use of data in business to make decisions.
Business Intelligence Guides Data-Based Decisions
Business intelligence uses computer software to analyze internal…

What is Data Science?
Career Overview and OutlookSimply put, Data Science is the fusion of a number of different methodologies and techniques from a myriad of different fields including but not limited to mathematics, statistics, information science and computer science. Data…

Ringing the bell: Normal Bell Curve Characteristics
Industry FundamentalsWe are all familiar with the term “the bell curve.” But just what does that mean? In this article, we will answer that question and describe some of the important features of the normal bell curve, which, in statistical lingo, is called…

Leaning curves: Skewed distribution
Industry FundamentalsIn a previous article, we looked at the standard normal distribution, otherwise known as the “bell” curve. This time we will describe the non standard distribution pattern known as a skewed distribution. In the standard normal distribution,…

Probability and Statistics: The Drunkard’s Walk
Book ReviewProbability and Statistics Impact Our Lives
In his book, The Drunkard’s Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives [Vintage, 2008], Leonard Mlodinow provides an interesting look at how random events guide so much of what happens to us and…

What are Non-Parametric Statistical Tests?
Industry FundamentalsThere are two broad categories of statistical tests: parametric and non parametric statistical tests. In most introductory and general statistics courses, parametric tests are discussed, in particular z-tests, t-tests, analysis of variance,…

What Is Java Programming Language?
Industry Fundamentals, ProgrammingJava is a general-purpose computer programming language specifically designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible. It is the foundation for virtually every type of networked application and is the global standard for developing…

What Is MATLAB?
ProgrammingMATLAB (short for matrix laboratory) is a multi-paradigm numerical computing environment and proprietary programming language developed by MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing software for engineers and scientists. Intended…