Data Science Going Mainstream: Python and R Lang are also
"Data science" is a term that is still being defined and as such roles like "data scientist" tend to do lots of different things. The article makes the point that in this scenario, Python is likely the tool of choice over R which admittedly is superior for a narrower use case like statistical analysis. - John Forstmeier
Proven Real-world Artificial Neural Network Applications!
This article does a great job of outlining what a neural network is for someone who doesn't know much about them. Kelsey then outlines some ways that neural networks have been proven to add value to businesses. - Steven Johnson
What Dan Levy Taught Me About Data Storytelling
The article emphasizes that the stories we tell with data are important and have an important impact on the message getting across. - Eric Elsken
Decision Tree Algorithm, Explained
Decision trees are complex like a lot of machine learning techniques. Nagesh does a great job explaining them in a way that allows you to understand what is going on when you use the decision tree. - Steven Johnson
Can Texting a Friend Get More People to Vote? This Data Scientist Wants to Find Out.
My last life was in higher education so I still follow university news. I found this interview with data scientist, Aaron Schein, really interesting. He discusses his journey from political science to data science, the overlap between, and presenting about great ideas that didn't work at NeurIPS. - Katt Baum
Winning Your Business, and Your Customers, with a Privacy-Led Approach
I'm a strong believer in consumer privacy. I think businesses need to focus more on protecting their consumers privacy and less on trying to grab everything they can without thought of the impact it could have on their customers. - Jon Davidson