The author shares insights from participating in a Kaggle competition focused on predicting survival rates after bone marrow transplants. They discuss the competition's evaluation metric, which penalizes models for racial bias, an...
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The post examines the conflict between scientific ideals and bureaucratic metrics, advocating for collaboration and a nuanced understanding of value in research.
The author reflects on the public's consumption of data, particularly regarding the Moderna COVID vaccine trial results. They emphasize that most people do not read detailed reports but rely on trusted figures and headlines for in...
5.6How to lose trust
2025-03-22 • media covid-19 epidemiology public health trust
The blog post reflects on Kelsey Piper's column about trust during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the media's initial downplaying of the virus's severity and the subsequent loss of trust in public health experts. The author s...
The author reflects on the challenges faced by a government health data project amid financial stress, highlighting a shift in focus from data collection to marketing ideas. They discuss the importance of health equity in data sys...
The author reflects on their experience managing survey data for a clinical trial, highlighting the importance of automation in data management as the trial expanded. They describe how they set up a Linux server to automate data r...
5.1SAS 9.4: Critical Acclaim
2025-08-12 • programming software data analysis reviews sas
The blog post compiles various reviews and opinions about SAS software, highlighting a mix of frustration and occasional praise from users. Many analysts express their disdain for SAS's design and usability, describing it as outda...