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Can Predictive Analytics Help Traders Navigate Bitcoin’s Volatility?

Smart Data Collective

Fortunately, new predictive analytics algorithms can make this easier. Last summer, a report by Deloitte showed that more CFOs are using predictive analytics technology. The evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of predictive analytics for forecasting prices of these securities has been relatively mixed.

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Predictive Analytics Drives Criminal Justice Reform with Recidivism Forecasting

Smart Data Collective

We have previously talked about the role of predictive analytics in helping solve crimes. Fortunately, machine learning and predictive analytics technology can also help on the other side of the equation. Predictive Analytics and Big Data Assists with Criminal Justice Reform.

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New Report Shows Big Data Plays Key Role In Improving Driver Safety

Smart Data Collective

We can use big data to develop better predictive analytics tools to identify risks and take the right precautions. Predictive Analysis and Crash Maps. Tennessee conducted a crash prediction program in 2013 that analyzed crashes based on reports, traffic conditions and weather for specific 6-by-7-mile-wide areas.

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Top 14 Must-Read Data Science Books You Need On Your Desk

Data Pine

In 2013, less than 0.5% 6) “The Signal And The Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail – But Some Don’t” by Nate Silver. Best for: The CEO, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Information Officer, or business owner looking to seriously enhance their predictive analytics skills, both practically and theoretically.

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What Is Embedded Analytics?

Insight Software

Companies like Tableau (which raised over $250 million when it had its IPO in 2013) demonstrated an unmet need in the market. Leading research and consultancy company, Gartner describes the path that businesses take as they move to higher levels: Descriptive Analytics: Describe what happened (e.g.,