Tag: Plain

Today, we’d do a fun exploration of statistics, tackling a concept that is both familiar and yet frequently misconstrued - the elusive, yet ever present, p-value. Don’t worry if you’ve found yourself scratching your head over it before; I’m here to break it down in hopefully ...

Time management is a critical skill in our fast-paced world, but not everyone excels at it equally. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of the brain’s time management mechanisms. We’ll explore the science behind why some individuals are better at planning their...

In Plain English is a series of articles that aim to breakdown technical ideas in simple language. Complex language may be great for academia, but it’s not suitable for the typical data practitioner who just needs to understand the concept and apply it in real life! 1. Let’s ...

CityReach is a program that serves to support people experiencing homelessness in Boston by creating a community. Once a month, they invite people from areas like Carlisle to work alongside unhoused people near Boston Common so that we may come to know them a little better. When I go with the youth ...

Keep it simple, love everyone no matter what, no matter what!! For your own benefit if for no one else. Be kind, be brave to be different, give when you can, take only what you need and just a little more for the rainy days. Offer real hope in the form of friendship, let others know that you will tr...

What is Reinforcement Learning? Reinforcement Learning (RL) is a type of artificial intelligence approach where a system learns to make decisions through trial and error. It is similar to teaching a child to ride a bike; the child learns to balance and pedal through practice and adjusting their act...

For most of us who aren’t behind the scenes amidst the flurry of political campaigns, it’s something we only hear about secondhand. Something that’s treated with the same sense of urgency and sanctity as flossing one’s teeth or getting one’s cholesterol checked. The ...