The Exteractions Blog
The official Exteractions blog on all things Data Management and Analytics.
Can you start Data Mining in your business?
by Catalina Arango
Posted on December 14, 2016 at 2:30 PM
Data mining, the practice of examining large datasets in order to generate new information, is quickly becoming a staple in business intelligence practices. Many people have the misconception that data mining is an activity that only large companies with lots of resources have the capabilities to engage in. In reality, data mining is a practice that requires a small team with the right skillset. While it is true that data mining requires access to large amounts of data, most companies today have access to plenty of data...
Read MoreShould you Switch from Excel to R?
by Catalina Arango
Posted on October 26, 2016 at 11:35 AM
Many people believe R is highly superior to Excel for Data Analysis. I would agree that R has many functionalities that Excel does not have, though the learning curve is steeper. However, just because a tool allows you more flexibility doesn't necessarily mean that it is the right tool for you. In this blog, I will compare Excel and R at a very high level and give you some things to consider before switching over.
Read MorePresidential Debate Tone Analysis
by Catalina Arango
Posted on October 20, 2016 at 9:05 AM
Presidential debates are obviously a popular topic on election year, but this year, interest in the presidential debates has really skyrocketed. While many are flabbergasted by the words of a particular candidate, we rarely discuss the tone behind the both candidates' comments. However, as human beings, tone is just as important as words. Find out how IBM's Tone Analyzer API scored the candidates on their Final Presidential Debate.
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