The collinearity problem is to determine whether three points in the plane lie along a straight line. You can solve this problem by using middle-school algebra. An algebraic solution requires three steps. First, name the points: p, q, and r. Second, find the parametric equation for the line that passes
The global demand for analytics talent persists, with organisations facing challenges finding qualified individuals to support their growth. McKinsey’s recent survey revealed a significant shortage of skilled practitioners for the most in-demand tech skills, with less than 50% of the required professionals available worldwide. Despite the well-known STEM skills gap,
The health care and life sciences market is accelerating – but not without a few necessary pitstops. Machine learning, digital twins, generative AI, robots as doctors, medications with sensors, and surgery at the speed of light. It’s all driving the market. Year after year, market researchers, analyst firms, and industry
Despite the wild ride and changing market conditions of the past few years, global banking has proven to be largely resilient and generally sees a more positive outlook. Inflationary pressures have brought the “low for long” interest rate era to an end (or at least to a sustained pause), allowing
The weight of the world has never been heavier – and it rests on the shoulders of government. Geopolitical hostilities, war, climate change, economic turmoil, large-scale migration and workforce shortages are worldwide issues. These challenges are compounded when governments have political divisions and stymied processes. Citizens want their government to
The world’s a hot mess – literally. We're facing unprecedented weather patterns fueled by climate change, uncertainty stemming from financial volatility and worsening business results. All while carriers struggle to determine which AI solutions (among thousands) to choose. It’s enough to make you want to shut the doors and windows
In 2024, we will witness the proliferation of synthetic data across industries. In 2023, companies experimented with foundational models, and this trend will continue. Organizations see it as an emerging force to reshape industries and change lives. However, the ethical implications can't be overlooked. Let’s explore some industries I think
As 2023 ends, it's important to reflect on the predictions that SAS leaders made at the beginning of the year. Let’s look at some of these predictions and see how accurate they were. We'll explore forecasts related to health care, human resources, AI, data, renewable energy and more. Let's dive
As we have changed the clocks to let the morning light shine a little earlier, we now have more darkness in the evening which, in my opinion, is better for the circadian rhythm. Our ancestors, when no electricity existed, rose with the sun and retired by the moon. In today’s
After a significant loss in high school, I was invited to join our school counselor’s student grief group. One day the counselor gave us each a mix-tape CD. As I listened, each song made me cry, in a really good way. This was my introduction to music as a compliment
AES Corporation is one of the world’s largest independent producers of renewable energy, green hydrogen, and battery storage. This Fortune 500 company is the only US-based power company that operates on four continents. Additionally, AES owns utilities in the US and Latin America and has a technology innovation company that
Plot rates, not counts. This maxim is often stated by data visualization experts, but often ignored by practitioners. You might also hear the related phrases "plot proportions" or "plot percentages," which mean the same thing but expresses the idea alliteratively. An example in a previous article about avoiding alphabetical ordering
In SAS Viya 4 you can create Reports in SAS Visual Analytics that you may want to move around between machines. What if you want copy a report for example from a development environment folder to a production environment folder? You may want to work on the report in one system before putting it onto a final system and making it generally available. Or you may want to have a backup copy saved for recovery purposes. This blog post provides an updated description of how to easily save off SAS Visual Analytics report content to a file and easily move it between machines.
Katie King has interviewed subjects from many walks of business life for her books: academics, venture capitalists, executives from high-profile brands and telecommunications companies. Among them, one that made a lasting impression was an artist: Ai-Da. King interviewed the artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot artist for her 2022 book AI Strategy
Can we use Computer Vision (CV) to recognize the identity of over 500 Galapagos sea turtles by using just an image? This was the question asked of SAS by researchers at the Galapagos Science Center (GSC), a joint partnership between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s (UNC) Center for
Over the last year, generative AI has captivated the public imagination. Many of us have become newly acquainted with the concept of an approaching Singularity coined by John von Neumann or Nick Bostrom’s Paper Clip thought experiment. Fortunately, Microsoft’s office assistant, Clippy, has yet to dutifully transform our planet into
From Service to Software, and Back Again At SAS, he’s known as “DJ Mobelizer” or “The DJ”, but the man behind the music at SAS events, is none other than Sean Mobley, SAS Software Development Engineer in Test, and Captain in the US Army Reserve. This is Sean’s story about
Cloud computing has become the backbone of countless industries, helping organizations use the power of analytics, machine learning and AI for insights and innovation. However, the rapid expansion of cloud computing made the cloud develop a significant carbon footprint. To put this into context, cloud computing has been calculated to be
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by an onslaught of customer data. With so many data points, organizations need to find and effectively utilize the insights that help them better serve their customers. AI has only increased the stakes, creating more pressure to develop delightful customer experiences, build operational efficiencies and
In part 1 of this series, we examined our data before building any models. Among the discoveries were missing values in some of our columns. Missing values are an inevitable part of data analysis. Whether it's due to a faulty sensor, human error, or simply the absence of information, missing
More than spreadsheets and formulas, data analytics combines technology, creativity and strategic thinking to help diverse industries make innovative discoveries and leave an impact where it matters most. Even historically, non-technical industries like agriculture, for instance, are tapping into data management and visualization to predict and reduce their carbon footprint
(image from medlineplus.gov) Over the last five or ten years there has been a huge increase in the amount of research looking at mitochondria and the role these little engines play in our overall health. Mitochondria are small structures inside our cells that convert food and oxygen into energy in
Converting a program from one language to another can be a challenge. Even if the languages share many features, there is often syntax that is valid in one language that is not valid in another. Recently, a SAS programmer was converting a program from R to SAS IML. He reached
If you visit SAS’ Headquarters campus on a sunny day during lunchtime, you’re likely to see a flurry of activity – employees walking to cafes, sneaking in a midday run on the trails, or just catching a breath of fresh air. You’re also likely to see another sight, albeit less
Medicaid program integrity, in simple terms, is a program that ensures that the funds allocated for Medicaid are used appropriately, that patients receive the care they deserve and that resources aren’t mishandled. But consider this staggering fact: In 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that Medicaid
Many organisations that have invested in customer data platforms (CDPs) face new challenges that demand innovative solutions. As businesses strive to optimise their marketing efforts, they meet hurdles such as rising costs, limitations on channel integration, and the inability to empower marketers to deliver advanced segmentation. In conversations with customers,
Howard Wainer, who used to write the "Visual Revelations" column in Chance magazine, often reminded his readers that "we are almost never interested in seeing Alabama first" (2005, Graphic Discovery, p. 72). His comment is a reminder that when we plot data for a large number of categories (states, countries,
Stu Bradley discusses the importance of education, diligence and analytics in the fight against fraud.
K Nearest Neighbour is an algorithm that stores all the available observations and classifies the new data based on a similarity measure.
Inspiring discussions with Carla Harris and fellow executives in the heart of NYC. In October, leaders from SAS and other organizations in life sciences, health care, and health care-focused finance participated in a transformative leadership event. This experience left a lasting impression. The event was the kickoff of SAS’ first
