Working with data involves a range of diverse--even quirky--skill sets! Our "data snacks" session is a fast-paced introduction to some fun skills and tools for working with data. You'll leave with new ideas and resources to help you deepen your own data skills.
Presenters:
Peter Dolan, Computer Science & Statistics, Morris - A Brief Introduction to the Grammar of Graphics
Marten Thompson, School of Statistics, Twin Cities - PINN-Point: Improving Machine Learning with Physics
Amy Riegelman, University Libraries - "Thwart the HARK!": Pre-registration for research
Alex W. Bajcz, Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC), Twin Cities - Thinking Inside the Polygon— Using R to Better Understand Distances Inside Lakes (or Any Other Spaces With Goofy Shapes)
Mike Beckstrand, Liberal Arts Technologies and Innovation Services, Twin Cities - Tools and Strategies for Qualitative Data Analysis