Erin FahrenkopfInsights short in length but not in depthEverything is the same but it feels differentSep 23, 2017Sep 23, 2017
Erin FahrenkopfScience potentialScience is a method to understand our world. We use it to describe and predict how anything and everything works and to do so rigorously…Sep 12, 2017Sep 12, 2017
Erin FahrenkopfLearning from data visualsWe have a new dataset and a clear idea of what information we want to extract. Our next step is to devise an analysis plan. What if we…Aug 24, 2017Aug 24, 2017
Erin FahrenkopfHow data is changing the worldWe increasingly use data in our lives as more of our decisions and discussions rely on the analysis of relevant data. Yep, it seems our…Aug 17, 2017Aug 17, 2017
Erin FahrenkopfWhat we can learn from the empirical distributionWe want to learn about some variable of interest. We want to better understand the phenomena captured in this dependent/outcome/predicted…Aug 15, 2017Aug 15, 2017
Erin FahrenkopfBe wary of the specialistLet’s get into the interesting part about specialists: all the downsides.Aug 4, 2017Aug 4, 2017
Erin FahrenkopfHow to learn from a sample size of oneWe are enjoying the wonders of big data but sometimes still encounter that very small data situation. We can still find situations with…Aug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017
Erin FahrenkopfThe ultimate overfitting solveTo fundamentally solve the overfitting problem we don’t fit. Instead, we strategize for success regardless of the exact predictions given…Jul 28, 2017Jul 28, 2017
Erin FahrenkopfFinding assumptions to testAssumptions are great until they are not. And when we test assumptions we identify when they are no longer great.Jul 26, 2017Jul 26, 2017