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How to Break into Analytics
Data Analytics is a field that is in high demand, and for good reason. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of statisticians and operations research analysts, including data analysts, is projected to grow as much as 31% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.Read More →
New R Package- cryptotrackr
cryptotrackr allows you to connect to data sources across the crypto ecosystem. This data can enable a range of activity such as portfolio tracking, programmatic trading, or industry analysis.Read More →
Data Types in R
There are five basic data types in RRead More →
Splitting Text in R
If you’ve worked in a spreadsheet application before, you’re likely familiar with the "text-to-columns" tool. This tool allows you to split one column of data into multiple columns based on a delimiter. This same functionality is also achievable in R through functions such as the "separate" function from the "tidyr" library.Read More →
Creating & Deploying Shiny Apps in Python
It’s finally here! Along with it’s announced rebranding to ‘Posit’, RStudio also released it’s alpha version of ‘Shiny for Python’. Here’s how you can get started creating and deploying Shiny apps in Python.Read More →
My Thoughts on the Google Data Analytics Certificate
I decided to see what the hype was about and completed the Google Data Analytics Certificate. Here are some notes on the programRead More →
Global vs. local assignment operators in R (``<<-`` vs. ``<-``)
Understanding the difference between local and global assignment operators in R can be tricky to get your head around. Here’s an example which should clear things up.Read More →
Visualizing OLS Linear Regression Assumptions in R
While most of the time it’s sufficient to programmatically validate your model assumptions, sometimes it’s helpful to visualize them. Here are a few quick ways you can do just that.Read More →
How to Query the Ethereum Blockchain with Python
Crypto data is becoming more and more prevalent. While there are tons of tools and APIs which allow you to use their service to access this data, you may have wondered “How can I get this data myself?”.Read More →
Getting Familiar with the R Studio Source Pane
You may have been using R Studio for years without realizing what all of those buttons do. This graphic and corresponding annotations will walk you through how everything works.Read More →
R Cheat Sheet
🤘 Here’s my R Cheat Sheet for the tasks I find myself performing frequently.Read More →
API Calls in R
🤘 Here’s a quick guide on making API calls in R featuring Helium data.Read More →
Manipulating Data with R
Manipulating Data with RRead More →
Reading Files into and out of R
Reading Files into and out of RRead More →
Markdown Examples
View examples of all possible Markdown options.Read More →
Next.js Pages
Learn more about Next.js pages.Read More →
Stock Overview- Uber Technologies (NYSE/UBER)
Uber Technologies Inc (Uber) went public on May 9, 2019 and has since been a divisive topic among investors. While some believe Uber is a disruptive force in transportation, others see the business as a highly commoditized service.Read More →
Cryptocurrency & Smart Contracts- How the World is Changing
At this point, you have likely heard of cryptocurrencies paired with stories of wild speculation; however, there is much more to the phenomenon than just fortune-hunters.Read More →
What We Can Learn from the GDP Numbers
The advance estimates for the nation’s 2020 first quarter GDP came out today. A few notable highlights includedRead More →
What is Beta and How Can it Make You a More Intentional Investor?
Beta (β) is the Greek letter which symbolizes coefficients. It’s commonly referred to in the investment community as it essentially allows investors to “turn the dial” on how defensive/aggressive their portfolios are.Read More →
Cash App is the Fintech Disruption We Need
Well-established industries provide the infrastructure, consistency, and expertise to keep our economy chugging along; however, every so often it becomes necessary for these incumbents to be challenged.Read More →
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts- Is Worst Case Scenario Already Priced In?
The hotel industry is one of the most affected by the recent COVID-19 outbreak. Occupancy rates are negligible as people are self-quarantining to prevent the spread of this disease.Read More →
Presidential Stock Market Returns
Can the performance of U.S. presidents be measured by stock market performance? How has the market performed throughout the tenure of various presidents?Read More →
How I Completed Half of my M.S. in Two Months
The choice to pursue my Master’s Degree was fueled by a desire to maintain a competitive edge, not to lose relevance in the job market, and to ensure I didn’t get stuck in the first job I accepted after undergrad.Read More →
Stock Overview- Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE/HE)
Hawaiian Electric is a utilities company that serves the Hawaiian Islands. Currently, HE is trading at $44.35. Here are a few things that investors should be paying attention toRead More →
Robinhood is Losing to Webull
In the battle to create a better way to invest online, Robinhood is losing to Webull — Here’s whyRead More →
5 Reasons Why College Is Worth It
It seems as if the value of having a formal education is being thrown into question more and more often.Read More →
Is Microsoft (NASDAQ/MSFT) a BUY?
Microsoft stock closed out 2019 at $157.70 a share, achieving a 55.3% return and far outperforming the market, which ended 2019 at 28.9%.Read More →
Stock Overview- KeyCorp (NYSE/KEY)
KeyCorp is a holding company which owns the well-known retail bank KeyBank. As of today, KeyCorp is trading at $17.87. Here are a few things that investors should be paying attention to.Read More →
Disney’s Relative Value
An “economic moat” is essentially a company’s protection from competitors and disruptors in the form of competitive advantages. These moats can range from access to capital to proprietary technology.Read More →
How to Develop Mental Toughness in One Easy Step
Before I reveal to you the magic secret to becoming mentally “tough”, let me describe to you what exactly mental toughness is.Read More →