- Data Science Top Influencers - Jan 30, 2013.
Data Science A-list - latest update: @analyticbridge, @derrickharris, @kdnuggets, @rwang0, @gilpress, @cloud_aware, @swgoof, @data_nerd, and @al3xandru.
- Poll Results: How long to become a good data scientist - Jan 29, 2013.
KDnuggets readers think it takes about 5 years to become a good data scientist, with AU/NZ taking the longest view and Latin American analysts the most optimistic. Asia, North America, and Western Europe show surprising unanimity. Developing the analytic intuition, learning to automate, and data cleansing are among the top obstacles.
- Free Online Training with Preorder of a major new Predictive Analytics book - Jan 28, 2013.
In this rich, entertaining book "Predictive Analytics: The Power to Predict Who Will Click, Buy, Lie, or Die", former Columbia U. professor and Predictive Analytics World founder Eric Siegel reveals the power and perils of prediction. Take advantage of this unique order - free online training with preorder of the book.
- Top news for Jan 20-26: Book: R and Data Mining; Big Data is Falling into the Trough of Disillusionment - Jan 27, 2013.
Book: R and Data Mining: Examples and Case Studies; Big Data is Falling into the Trough of Disillusionment; KDnuggets Exclusive: Interview with Rayid Ghani, Chief Scientist Obama 2012 Campaign;
Top jobs: Data Mining Research Analyst at WIL, Toronto; Statistics/Machine Learning Positions at ATnT Labs - Research
- KDnuggets Cartoons on Big Data, Data Mining, Predictive Analytics - Jan 26, 2013.
Here is a collection of KDnuggets and other cartoons taking a less serious look at Big Data, Data Mining, and Predictive Analytics.
- Top news for Jan 13-19: Exclusive: Interview with Rayid Ghani, Chief Scientist Obama 2012 Campaign - Jan 20, 2013.
KDnuggets Exclusive: Interview with Rayid Ghani, Chief Scientist Obama 2012 Campaign; New Poll: How long does it take to become a good data scientist?;
Top jobs: Applied Researcher at Microsoft; Data Analysis Consultant at Megaputer
- Big Data Impact on Your Earnings: 2012 Data Professional Salary Survey Results - Jan 17, 2013.
How will the Big Data trend impact your job security and earnings? Find out answers to these and many other questions in the 2012 Data Professional Salary Survey, available at no cost but for a limited time.
- New Poll: How long does it take to become a good data scientist? - Jan 14, 2013.
The data scientist shortage is real, and many people want to join the profession. New KDnuggets poll is asking: How long does it take for a beginner to become a good data scientist? Please vote
- KDnuggets Exclusive: Interview with Rayid Ghani, Chief Scientist Obama 2012 Campaign - Jan 13, 2013.
Rayid Ghani was a leading analytics professional before he joined Obama reelection campaign as a Chief Scientist. KDnuggets asks him about analytics role in the campaign, key to success, Big Data bubble, and advice for aspiring data scientists.
- Top news for Jan 6-12: New Book: Outlier Analysis; 7 Business Analytics Gurus to follow - Jan 13, 2013.
New Book: Outlier Analysis, by Charu Aggarwal; 7 Business Analytics Gurus to follow on Twitter; Analytics, BI, and Big Data Companies to Watch in 2013
Top jobs: Stat. Modeler/Data Mining Consultant at Objectifi; Data Scientist at Stealth startup
- 7 Business Analytics Gurus to follow on Twitter - Jan 10, 2013.
Here are seven analytic pros offering commentary on business analytics and related topics on Twitter.
- Top news for Dec 30 - Jan 5: Machine Learning and Data Mining Humor; Top KDnuggets tweets, Dec 27-30 - Jan 7, 2013.
Machine Learning and Data Mining Humor; Top KDnuggets tweets, Dec 27-30: Free e-books on Data Science and Statistical reasoning; Getting started with Data Science;
Top jobs: Senior Data Scientist - Algorithms/Analytics (Recent Grad) at Netflix; Data Scientist at SAS
- Top news, jobs in December - Jan 1, 2013.
New Poll: Gun ownership vs Gun violence connection? Cartoon: Preparing for the Big Data Flood; Machine Learning and Data Mining humor
Top jobs: Data Mining Scientist at Apple; Data Scientist at SAS
- Additions to KDnuggets in December - Jan 1, 2013.
New companies, datasets, education, meetings, software, solutions, websites
