Big Data and the End of Civilization as We Know It
As you may be aware, the world (or civilization, at least) is due to end in a couple of weeks,…
Predictive Analytics Toolbox
Among the years, hundreds of predictive techniques have been developed. They all have their advantages and drawbacks. There is no…
What’s Wrong with Today’s Planning and Budgeting
People have been complaining about the budgeting and planning processes in their organizations for decades. If you’re old enough, you…
Keeping Singapore Green with Data and Design
This post is also available in: Chinese (Traditional) City Dwelling in Singapore It is not simply a matter of city…
Simple Methods and Ensemble Forecasting of Elections
Two enduring principles of forecasting are that simple methods can work as well as fancy methods, and that combining (averaging)…
How Nate Silver Won the Election with Data Science
While I'm pleased with the outcome of yesterday's election in political terms, I'm equally thrilled about the victory for Data…
The Predictive Power of Nonsense
The 2012 US Presidential race comes to a close today (thankfully), and there is no shortage of wacky indicators predicting…
Why Predictive Modelers Should be Suspicious of Statistical Tests
Well, the danger is really not the statistical test per se, it the interpretation of the statistical test. Yesterday I…
Guest Blogger: Len Tashman Previews Fall 2012 Issue of Foresight
Editor Len Tashman's Preview of ForesightThe importance of Editor Len Tashman's Preview of ForesightThe importance of trust in the dissemination…
Analytics Overkill: Dashboards, Analysis and Big Data in the US Election
The presidential race was tight - or so we were told. What I found fascinating in the run-up to the…
