Lesson 3: Exploratory Data Analysis with Simple Graphics

January 21, 2019

Review:

  • Python
  • Repl.it

Presentation:

Activity:

  • Select 6 players from your assigned team
    • Each player should be productive (scores points) but they should also have a reasonable salary
    • Your “salary cap” for the 6-player roster is $36M
    • Try to assemble the most productive 6 players within the salary cap
  • Download 2018-2019 “Game Log” data for these 6 individual players
  • Make histograms in Sheets
  • Make histograms in Python
  • Add results to your portfolio

 

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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