An Open Letter to Young Engineers on Writing Code in the Real World

by Saranga Komanduri

Schools teach you how to write code — how to take an idea and turn it into software that does exactly what you want. This is great. It’s fundamental. What…

Who Do Consumers Really Think Should Win Best Picture at the Oscars? Data Science Has the Answer

by Geoff Bakken with Bill Lattner, Gustavo Sanchez, and Maura Foley

‘Uninsured:’ How One Word Can Bias Your Survey Results

by Kayla Benker

Words matter — especially words in survey questions. They can make the difference between getting good data, bad data, and mystery data. Exhibit A: the word “uninsured.”

The Science Behind our Super Bowl Advertising Analysis, Powered by Civis Research

by Allison Sullivan

Have you ever made a decision based on gut? What about a $5 million decision? Many brands buy an ad during the Super Bowl because…

Most Americans Support Paid Family & Medical Leave

by Ashley Lagaron

Here’s a hypothetical no-win situation to consider before you read any further: Choosing between your job and your family. You can go to work and keep your paycheck, or stay home to take…