Diane KierceFinding meaning in #covfefeJust after midnight in D.C. on the morning of May 31, 2017, Donald Trump tweeted, “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.” What is…Jun 30, 2017Jun 30, 2017
Diane KierceGraph Theory and Graph DatabasesOne of my favorite math classes in college was Graph Theory. We used visual depictions of nodes and edges to solve puzzles like Instant…May 30, 20171May 30, 20171
Diane KierceVision-Correcting Displays Could Replace Glasses for SomeI recently spent a long day at my computer without my glasses. Bad idea. For most tasks, I don’t really need to wear them, but for computer…May 22, 2017May 22, 2017
Diane KierceData Science: Is it the Real Deal or Hype?Data science is a relatively new profession, and its definition is open to debate. Its boundaries have not yet been clearly drawn. As…May 9, 2017May 9, 2017
Diane KierceGetting My Hands on a Data SetSelecting a project can be challenging. Personally, I sometimes I worry that, by picking one project, I’m cutting off the possibility of…May 4, 2017May 4, 2017
Diane KierceA Few Sources for Data Sets and How to Choose One to Practice withAs a newcomer to data science, I’ve wondered where to get a good data set to use to practice the tools I’m learning. Some recommendations…Apr 24, 2017Apr 24, 2017
Diane KierceThe Quality of Your Data Science Question Determines the Quality of Your AnswerData science cannot provide a crystal ball to see the future, but the way you formulate your questions and design your analysis can make a…Apr 24, 2017Apr 24, 2017