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Every now and then, it’s worth taking a step back and appreciating the value that solid data analytics can bring to almost every aspect of daily life. We tend to focus on business outcomes and product development—and for good reason—but the world extends far beyond the usual workflows of data scientists, and exploring the richness of the field can benefit professionals regardless of the projects they’re currently working on.
To celebrate the diverse use cases of data-centric approaches and encourage our readers to expand their skills. and Thanks to your imagination, we are delighted to share a series of great articles that take us on unexpected journeys with data, from scoring patterns in sports competitions to optimized table assignments at weddings. Enjoy the read!
- Data science at home: how to solve the babysitting scheduling problem with Monte Carlo and genetic algorithms
“Thinking about work meetings, naps, and unpredictable shifts makes you think, until I realized I could use the same algorithms that solve business problems to solve a very personal one.” Courtney Danger guides us through the meticulous problem-solving process she has created to address the thorny challenge of scheduling child care during the times when it is most needed. - Uneven scoring in multi-event athletics
With the Paris Olympics still fresh in our memories, now is as good a time as any to dive into the many areas where data science and sports intersect. David Mulholland He chose a topic (the intricate scoring systems in the decathlon and heptathlon) that may seem niche at first, and explained its implications with great nuance, showing how intelligent data analysis can reveal patterns and insights that would otherwise be difficult to spot.
