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I help people understand and use data models. Some of my favorite subjects to write about include data, technology and human affairs.

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Learning Python After 50

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data

analysis

Have you ever thought, “I’d love to learn to code, but I’m probably too old to start now”?

The Double-Edged Code: How Data Became Both Our Salvation and Our Undoing

philosophy

code

analysis

Data is beautiful and data is terrible. It is simultaneously helpful and dangerous. It is a construct that promotes progress, yet also can be the source of all human…

The Double-Edged Code: How Data Became Both Our Salvation and Our Undoing

philosophy

code

analysis

Data is beautiful and data is terrible. It is simultaneously helpful and dangerous. It is a construct that promotes progress, yet also can be the source of all human…

Neural Networks?

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Python

R

analysis

A data science workflow is a process for turning raw data into actionable insights, covering everything from data collection to communication. It ensures your work is…

Linear Regression for Gentle Souls

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code

regression

analysis

In statistics, linear regression is a linear approach for modelling the relationship between a response and one or more explanatory variables. It is fairly intuitive and…

What is Complexity? Well, It Is Not Complicated.

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analysis

In a world filled with challenges, knowing the difference between what is “complicated” and what is “complex” can be the key to solving problems more effectively. While the…

Easily Create and Change Columns in Your Data

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code

dplyr

analysis

The mutate() function from the dplyr package is one of the most versatile and widely used functions in the R programming language for data manipulation. It allows users to…

A New and Improved R: Cool Use Cases of R 4.5.0 Upgrades

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statistics

R 4.5 (released April 2025) brings performance, memory, and developer usability enhancements. Cool use cases include faster large data manipulation, enhanced reproducibility…

Peak Shiny Performance

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code

web apps

Professional software developers think about not only initial execution but performance optimization. It is part of your journey of being one of the best in your field.…

The Tidyverse Rocks

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code

tidyverse

Choosing R packages to help your coding is subjective and depends greatly on your specific needs and field of study. However, some packages stand out for their versatility…

Dad Bod Be Gone

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health

analysis

Fathers have a unique and important role in their children’s lives. Not only do they provide emotional and financial support, but fathers also have a unique opportunity to…

Build a Data Science Business

R

Python

data

At some point you have dedicated yourself to accumulating knowledge and helping others in the field of data science. You may not have realized it, but you are laying the…