Data gathering solution??
At my company we currently take all unit run notes down by hand and then use them to develop graphical representation of the actual time spent on each task. The notes differ from each operator and cause problems with inaccurate and lost information. I am looking into developing a system to have a set of [...]

Answer Question   |  May 22, 2013  1:39 PM
Data analysis, Handheld devices, logging, Software

What’s they key to having a successful data analytics career?
One of the key takeaways from this year’s Enterprise Data World conference was how to have a successful career in data analytics. A good way to ensure it happens…conduct a self assessment. Would you agree? If not, what’s the key to having a successful data analytics career?

Answer Question   |  May 17, 2013  12:51 PM
Analytics, Data Analytics, IT jobs

Is collecting social media data the CIOs’ responsibility?
In SearchCIO’s recent social engagement-themed tweet jam, one idea was clear: Incorporating social tools into regular business practices is increasingly vital to organizational success. But left unclear were the CIO’s responsibilities for collecting data — not to mention identifying, analyzing and protecting it. Is collecting social media data the CIOs’ responsibility? If it’s not the [...]

Answer Question   |  May 17, 2013  4:04 PM
CIO responsibilities, Data analysis, Social media data

Data mining and warehousing
State the salient differences between data query and knowledge query?

Answer Question   |  May 1, 2013  10:44 AM
Data Mining, Data warehouse

Types of data
I want to know the different types of data, their description and applications.

Answer Question   |  April 19, 2013  8:59 PM
Data, Data analysis

Is there a way to catch data points you are missing?
Is it possible to become so set in your ways of analysis that you begin to miss key data points?  If so, what tools are you aware of that can help you see your data in a new light? 

Answer Question   |  April 22, 2013  5:59 PM
Data analysis

HAWQ
Is HAWQ Hadoop? HAWQ supports all common Hadoop formats can we combine Hive and PIG with HAWQ? Can we input a HIVE query or a PIG script into HAWQ?

Answer Question   |  April 3, 2013  2:38 AM
Hadoop, HAWQ

Will the big data market continue at this explosive pace?
The big data industry (Hadoop, NoSQL, and in-memory analytic engines) is booming as Wikibon predicts the market will exceed $47 billion by 2017. Wikibon analyst Jeff Kelly says while big data started out with the web companies, it’s now taking off in almost every industry. Will the big data market continue at this explosive pace? [...]

Answer Question   |  April 8, 2013  2:59 PM
Big Data, Hadoop, NoSQL

SPSS data entry problems
When I try to enter data into SPSS, the program replaces my numbers with question marks as soon as I hit Enter to move to the next box.

Answer Question   |  March 27, 2013  1:50 PM
SPSS, SPSS data

Recoding URL in SPSS
Hi, I have URLs as a string variable. I would like to recode them. For example if the URL has downloads, I would like to recode as Download center. How do I do this?

Answer Question   |  March 20, 2013  11:48 AM
SPSS, string variables

HADOOP software
Can you please provide me all the stuff that is related to HADOOP software. Thanks.

Answer Question   |  March 13, 2013  10:00 PM
Big Data, Hadoop

How do I calculate Cronbach’s alpha for a construct used over several subjects?
I’ve asked for the opinion’s about several different subjects, all with the same items/constructs. So now I have to calculate Cronbach’s alpha for the construct to see if it is valid, using not just the answer from one subject but the answers of all 20 subjects together. How do I do that?

Answer Question   |  March 7, 2013  12:24 PM
Data Analytics, SPSS 21

Does your company invest in social media analytics?
A buzz is stirring through enterprises as they decide whether to use social media analytics. While it provides a lower-cost alternative with instantaneous feedback on different data services, many businesses are wondering if this is the right time to jump on the bandwagon. Does your company invest in social media analytics? If so, has it [...]

Answer Question   |  March 11, 2013  3:46 PM
Analytics, social media

What big data trends do you see emerging in 2013?
With big data management becoming a critical priority for enterprises, it’s important for them to stay on top of the latest trends. ServerSide.com believes the trends this year will include: A rise in cloud storage, organization of unstructured data and the importance of real-time analytics. Do you agree with these trends? What big data trends [...]

Answer Question   |  March 5, 2013  6:27 PM
Analytics, Big Data

What strategies do you see your company using to make data analytics quicker?
The research company Gartner recently identified three trends business intelligence professionals should consider: Greater transparency, real-time tracking and automation. Which strategies do you see your company using to make data analytics quicker and more efficient?

Answer Question   |  February 19, 2013  7:00 PM
Analytics, Business Intelligence

Coding variables
I have 3 variables in the data set(PR1, PR2, PR3)of medical procedures which coded with procedures that the patients received (normal data). I need create a variable containing 2 codings (001 and 002) from all these 3 procedures (PR1,PR2,PR3). I also need to keep 001 and 002 coding separately for analysis. Anyone knows how to [...]

Answer Question   |  January 21, 2013  11:11 PM
SPSS, SPSS 21

Importing data into SQL server from Intersystem Cache Database
I have been trying to import data to SQL Server 2012 R2 from Cache database (Inter system Cache). How could I do it? I have tried by using SSIS through which I can export data to Cache? Am I going in the right way? Please help me? Thanks in advance

Answer Question   |  November 15, 2012  6:18 AM
SQL Server 2012, SSIS

Effect size and significance
I want to use Students’ Treatment Total Score and Control Group Total Score, and measure ‘difference between the scores’. And then I want to measure effect size and Significance for each ‘difference’ score. How can I do this in SPSS?

Answer Question   |  November 14, 2012  12:56 PM
Data analysis, SPSS

Save to older version of SPSS
Can I save a version 20 .sav file to an older version, such as 17?

Answer Question   |  November 2, 2012  11:02 PM
SPSS, SPSS 17

LSD Intervals in mean plots
I need to illustrate a mean plot with LSD intervals via SPSS, can anybody help me to do that?

Answer Question   |  October 23, 2012  1:59 PM
SPSS