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Why we visualize data

Today we want to talk about the impact of visualizing data. Why is not enough to just have a set of data and read the results from, say, a table? The past two weeks we have visualized trends in dog names. Besides it being fun we want to show you the difference between data and visualized data.

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CRISP-DM - Phase 6

Deployment ist the final phase of the Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM) process. And some might say the most important one. Because if you cannot put your brilliant discoveries into action, they are not much good for your business.

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CRISP-DM - Phase 5

Now it is time for the phase 5 of the CRISP-DM process. At this stage, you’ll assess the value of your models for meeting the business goals that started the data-mining process. How to do that? We will once again sum it up for you in a neat little video.

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CRISP-DM - Phase 4

Time for another fun video. Our weekly video is dedicated to phase 4 of the CRISP-DM model - data modeling. Enjoy 100 seconds of prime knowledge.

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CRISP-DM - Phase 3

Another week, another phase of our CRISP-DM model. Our weekly video is dedicated to Phase 3 - data preparation. Once again all wrapped up in a fun, little video.

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CRISP-DM - Phase 2

This week's video is dedicated to Phase 2 of the CRISP-DM model - data understanding. And we will wrap that entire phase into one neat 90 second video.

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CRISP-DM Overview

The cross-industry standard process for data mining, known as CRISP-DM, is an open standard process model that describes common approaches used by data mining experts. In the upcoming weeks we will provide some insights into this model - starting with a general overview today!

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Epicycles of Analysis - Core Activity 5

Communication is key. Always. Interestingly enough, it is also key in data analysis. Today we will have a look at the fifth and final core activity of the epicycle of analysis - communication.

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Epicycles of Analysis - Core Activity 4

Traveling along the epicycles together can make your head spin. But no worries, we will guide you! Today we will give an overview of the fourth core activity - interpreting results. Doesn't sound too scary, right? Watch our video for some quick knowledge.

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Epicycles of Analysis - Core Activity 3 Part 3

On our mutual journey along the epicycles of analysis we will once more take a closer look at the third core activity - the building of formal statistical models. Sounds complicated? Maybe a teensy bit. But we will make it easy to understand - in this week's video.

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Epicycles of Analysis - Core Activity 3 Part 2

On our mutual journey along the epicycles of analysis we will continue to take a closer look at the third core activity - the building of formal statistical models. Sounds complicated? Maybe a teensy bit. But we will make it easy to understand - in this week's video.

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Epicycles of Analysis - Core Activity 3 Part 1

Models and math and statistics, oh my! On our mutual journey along the epicycles of analysis we will look at our third core activity - the building of formal statistical models. Sounds complicated? Maybe a teensy bit. But we will make it easy to understand. Let us give you an overview of what to do, in this week's video.

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Epicycles of Analysis - Core Acitivity 2 Part 2

Exploratory data analysis is the process of exploring your data, and it typically includes examining the structure and components of your dataset, the distributions of individual variables, and the relationships between two or more variables. Sounds complicated? Well, it isn't. Join us for the second part of this activity.

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Epicycles of Analysis - Core Activity 2 Part 1

Exploratory data analysis is the process of exploring your data, and it typically includes examining the structure and components of your dataset, the distributions of individual variables, and the relationships between two or more variables. Sounds complicated? Well, it isn't. We will explore the basics of this second core activity in our fun little video.

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Epicycles of Analysis - Core Activity 1

There is an art to asking questions. One could almost say there is a bit of a science to it. In any case asking or framing the correct question is essential when it comes to analyses. So it should not be surprising, that this is the first activity within the epicycles of analysis model. Watch our small video to find out more!

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Epicycles of Analysis

This is going to be epic. Well an epicycle. And not just one epicycle - there is more than one in the epicycles of analysis. Today we will be giving on overview of this model in a short and informative little video.

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Happy PI Day!

√-1 2^3 ∑ π...and it was delicious! Happy PI Day to everyone. Not only is today PI day, but also the international mathematics day - short IMD. To honor those two very special occasions we took a closer look at the mathematical constant know as π.

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Data Analytics - The beginning!

It is time to explore the most awesome topic of data analytics. What is it and what isn't it? And most importantly - what should it be? Join us, explore with us and enjoy our smart little video.

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It's Women's Day!

International Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March around the world. It is a focal point in the movement for women's rights. Today we are taking a look at gender parity in Switzerland. Join us for some interesting facts.

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Commute Patterns

Today we will show you a combination of data analysis and data visualization. because we just love data. and showcasing our talents.

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Flight Data

A data model can be seen as an architect's building plan - it helps to build a conceptual model and sets the relationship between data items. Click for a beautiful example of semantic data modelling.

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Swiss Confederation

Data deserves to always be presented at its best. Our strong expertise in data visualization makes data beautiful. Read more to see a great example of interactive data visualization.

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