Why are we so concerned about our data and its format before we process it? Surely it’s all bits and bytes and bobs that can be shoved into an online database and then let someone else’s good ol’ Object Oriented Stats program do with it as it pleases… According to…

A simulation of the real world, but not necessarily a digital copy. A virtual reality experience is usually paired with a VR headset, allowing the user to move and see as if they’re part of a 3D world

Introduction So what precisely does the term — ‘Big Data’ — refer to? And why is it such a pressing — and popular — concept within the Data Science community? One of the definitions of big data is that it is a large repository of unstructured information that contains an assortment…

Introduction It’s open-source (which is more than trendy nowadays), with an enthusiastic and supportive community (as per other key, open-source software models), and it’s both reliable and scalable (big deal — yawn…) So what exactly is it about Apache Hadoop that makes it more than a practical framework that can aggregate…

Introduction Data and information are both in abundance and accessible in today’s online world. Therefore, data visualization tools and their technical processes must understand this aggregated and integrated data so business leaders can draw their key industry insights. There are two key open-source tools freely available and accessible to allow data…

If you have ever wanted to start using the R command line to assist you with your data scientist career, then this simple guide is for you. …

What exactly is RStudio IDE? The RStudio IDE is a set of integrated tools designed to help you be more productive with R and Python. RStudio includes a simple console, syntax-highlighting editor that supports direct code execution, and a variety of integrated tools for plotting, viewing history, debugging and managing your R programming workspace. Note…

The metaverse emulates a real-world cosmos where participants can be anyone they want to be, create anything, and travel everywhere regardless of real-life circumstances. Within this virtual space that is similar yet so different from the real world, it is not impossible to imagine the opportunities that will emerge ‘living’…

What exactly is R? R is a programming language (and its free too!) that was originally designed and developed back in 1993. R has an extensive inventory of statistical and graphical methods and libraries. Not only is R chosen by academic institutions, but large MNCs such as Google, Uber, and Airbnb use it extensively. Why should I even bother to learn it? …