Read more about author Prashanth Southekal. I am often asked about the role of intercepts in linear regression models – especially the negative intercepts. Here is my blog post on that topic in simple words with minimal statistical terms.   Regression models are used to make predictions. The coefficients in the equation define the relationship between each independent variable and the dependent variable. The intercept or constant in the regression model represents the…

Read more about author Ed Watal. Artificial intelligence is here to change the world, and it is up to us to embrace this technology and use it responsibly to reap its full potential. Although critics have expressed some valid concerns about the potential harm that AI technology could bring about, fostering an AI-human collaboration can allow us to use this powerful analytics tool for the betterment of the world while…

Read more about author Kevin Miller. With a La Niña watch issued for the summer, businesses operating in hurricane-prone regions face heightened concerns about the impending storm season. La Niña heavily impacts the wind shear and atmospheric conditions over the Atlantic, where most hurricanes form thanks to its warm waters. It’s rare to go a year without a hurricane hitting some part of North America’s eastern coast, but La Niña threatening to…

Read more about author Mike Marks. In tech circles these days, one topic drives every conversation: artificial intelligence (AI). Whether discussing the potential benefits of increased productivity or the potential risks, the role of AI in business is on the minds of everyone, from C-suite leaders to recent college graduate hires. AI is a hot topic because while people can see its promise, companies have struggled to find practical uses…