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Preprint Research

There is a paper that has been causing lots of chatter recently. It is a paper released by authors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and it suggests that using generative AI (in this case ChatGPT) has important effects humans write essays. Folks who I associate with are educators and technology experts, so they have Read More

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Data Governance

a post for students in my database course Ever wondered what keeps all that digital information flowing smoothly, securely, and ethically in the vast world of data? It’s not magic, it’s data governance. Think of data governance as the traffic laws, road signs, and even the emergency services of the data highway. Without them, it Read More

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Reports: Sharing Your Data with the World

a post for students in my database course Effective communication is paramount in the field of data analytics, and often, the culmination of a data professional’s hard work is presented in a report. These reports are not merely collections of numbers; they are powerful tools designed to translate complex data into actionable insights, enabling informed Read More

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Cleaning Data

a post for students in database course Ever heard the saying, “Garbage in, garbage out”? It’s a fundamental truth in the world of data analytics. Imagine you’re trying to bake a perfect cake, but half your ingredients are spoiled, or you’ve accidentally doubled the sugar in one bowl and forgotten it entirely in another. Your Read More

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The Deceptive Simplicity of Percentages: Why Our Grading Systems Need a Revolution

For decades, percentages have been the cornerstone of academic assessment, a seemingly objective and straightforward way to quantify student performance. We assign a numerical score, average it out, and present it as a clear indicator of learning. Yet, beneath this veneer of simplicity lies a system riddled with flaws, one that actively hinders effective assessment, Read More