“How accurate does my model need to be?”
This is a question that I get asked all the time. The universal answer: It depends. Virtually any decision that a human makes can be modeled by the computer. IBM’s WATSON proved that playing Jeopardy. Was the WATSON always right? NO. Did IBM prove WATSON able to simulate human decision making? YES.
Read MoreHow much value do your friends bring to you? Silly as this question may be, its one being asked in offices and boardrooms across the country. Companies are trying to understand how much a “fan”, a “follower”, or a “like” is worth. The most common response is, “I don’t know, but more is better.” However, in this case more isn’t always better.
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