Introduction I am a current student in Eastern University’s Master of Science in Data Science program, starting in January 2021. This is a 10 month program if you take it full time (2 courses at a time), or 20 months if you take it part time (one course at a time.) I am also a…
REVIEW: Eastern University Master of Science in Data Science 2021
Introduction I am a current student in Eastern University’s MS in Data Science program. The program started in August, and is now starting its 6th term. I’m only entering my third term though. This program provides comprehensive education in all aspects of data science, data visualization and machine learning. I’m really enjoying it! There’s not…
Using Benford’s Law to Detect Fraud
Introduction I’ve been working my way through Fraud and Fraud Detection (Gee, 2014), a 2014 book by Sunder Gee intended for accountants and auditors (but valuable to the rest of us!) The book goes through statistical tests that can be used on sales, purchases, expense reports, payroll, and other data sources in order to detect…
Certificate for the Study of Capitalism
Introduction The University of Arkansas’ Certificate for the Study of Capitalism program is a non-credit, executive education course called The Logistics of Capitalism based on a course taught there by Wes Kemp, the Executive in Residence, for several years. Wes Kemp is a former transportation company executive and a class act! I really enjoyed taking…
Review of UpLevel Data Science 2020
Introduction Data Science and data analysis have been an interest of mine for a while. Combining statistics, computer programming and domain knowledge into one applied field ticks a lot of boxes of interest for me. I learn best in a structured environment though, and I’d been looking for something to help me build my skills….