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Teaching Analytics in the Era of Big Data

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big-data-in-online-educationBy Dr. Thomas J. Schaefer
Program Director, Marketing and Economics at American Public University

Today we have a tremendous amount of data available at our fingertips.  It can be easy to get overwhelmed.  It can also be easy to get lured into a false sense of having all the answers.  Not all data is clean and reliable; the old adage of “garbage in, garbage out” comes to mind.

Today’s employees, especially those in a management capacity, need to be comfortable working with large amounts of data. Success starts with an understanding of proper analysis techniques and methods. More does not always translate to better and the concept of sampling is very powerful.

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The Role of Big Data in Business

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By Dr. Novadean Watson-Stone
Program Director, Information Technology at American Public University

Volumes of data are building–you added some with your post to Facebook, the information you completed for your dentist, the form you submitted to renew your license plate, and the purchase you made online. You are contributing to big data daily as are other individuals, companies, and organizations.

How to Talk in Metrics that Matter to Recruiters

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By Nance Rosen, Business2Community.com
Special to Online Career Tips

Big Data is the new comfort zone for decision-makers who fear taking action or making a choice without justifiable cause. The decision might be wrong, but if they’ve made it based on an assemblage of data points: there’s some cover and conversation rather than more draconian measures, like getting fired.