Analytically Speaking

Using Predictive Analytics to Spot Patterns and Uncover Solutions

With Dick De Veaux

According to noted author and applied statistician Dick De Veaux, predictive analytics is mission-critical for making the right business decisions in the shortest amount of time. De Veaux discusses data mining methodology and its application to problems in science and industry. He will explore the use of interactive and visual data mining techniques with the goal of spotting patterns and uncovering potential solutions to problems that otherwise weren’t visible.

In this video:
  • Identifying appropriate problems for predictive analytics.
  • Exploring and preparing data for analysis.
  • Using a variety of techniques to build accurate predictive models.
  • Evaluating the quality of data mining models.