Python

How To Find Seasonality Using Python

Parsing seasonality from time series data can often be useful in data analytics. It helps with analyzing seasonality for decision making as well as for more accurate forecasts. Python can be used to separate out these trend and seasonal components.

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Python

Machine Learning with Python APIs and Power BI

Machine Learning can be used to make predictions and cluster like data. How can we integrate some basic Machine Learning capabilities with Power BI and have a backend that handles the logic and dependencies? This article provides a basic how-to, showing one way to deploy a Python Machine Learning API and connect via Power BI. One key benefit from a Power BI standpoint - this eliminates the need to be tied to a personal data gateway or worry about Python/Power BI compatibility issues!

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SQL

Learning SQL - Article Series

I'm often asked how accessible SQL as a programming language is for those looking to build Data Analytics or BI skills. My answer is always very! I'm of the belief that anyone with the interest can learn SQL. The next question is often where to start, I'm hoping this series will help.

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Power BI

Tableau and Power BI - A Conversation with Spencer Baucke

I recently sat down with Spencer Baucke to discuss Tableau and Power BI. We discussed my background and how I got into Data Analytics, the strengths of each tool, and who in the community to follow to stay up on trends. Check out the conversation on his blog here.

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