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The second day of workshops at #SASA2022, kicked off with an enlightening talk from Professor Ruth Etzioni @REtzioni titled Models for Heath Outcomes using Data From Population Registries and Surveys. (1/3)
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Workshop 2: A practical introduction to Gaussian process regression and Bayesian optimization, presented by Prof. Robert Gramacy (2/3)
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Workshop 3: New developments in data science and data science in Africa, presented by Prof. Berthold Lausen. (3/3)
The 63rd Annual conference of the South African Statistical Association (SASA) conference kicks off this week in George, South Africa. We are excited for the sharing of ideas and the latest advancements in the field of statistics. (1/5) #SASA2022 #Statistics #DataScience
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Workshop 3: MDAG - Independent component analysis, presented by Dr David Hofmeyr. (4/5)
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Workshop 4: An introduction to spatial data science with R, presented by Prof. Edzer Pebesma @edzerpebesma. (5/5)
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Interested in learning to use #Python for #computervision tasks? Sign up for the SASA Data Science #CRASHCOURSE to upskill yourself. FREE for all SASA members! app.glueup.com/event/crashco…

CRASHCOURSE: Image Classification using CNNs in Python | South African Statistical Association

This CRASHCOURSE will provide a step-by-step instruction on how to perform image classification tasks using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) in Python using the tensorflow and keras packages.It...

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It's happening! SASA's #conference is coming to George! #sasa2022 registration is open! app.glueup.com/event/sasa-20…
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Be sure not to miss the first ever seminar for our #datascience interest group today! app.glueup.com/event/algorit…

Algorithmic Bias: Its varieties and their ethical significance | South African Statistical Associ...

Over the last decade, a phenomenon that has come to be known as ‘algorithmic bias’ has received increasing attention among those working in data science, ethics, law, and beyond. The cases to which...

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Time to get your research published! Join us for our first Statistics Article Writing Workshop on Jul 20-21. You will be guided on how to turn your work into a professional #research article. Registration is FREE for all SASA members & student members. app.glueup.com/event/2022-st…

2022 Statistics Article Writing Workshop | South African Statistical Association

This workshop presents all SASA members and student members with the opportunity to be guided on how prepare a professional academic manuscript.The workshop will focus on article structure and...

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Join us for our first #DataScience Group seminar which is an enlightening discussion on the biases that can creep into your #algorithms and the significance these can have on your #analysis. app.glueup.com/event/algorit… #statistics #datascience #analytics

Algorithmic Bias: Its varieties and their ethical significance | South African Statistical Associ...

Over the last decade, a phenomenon that has come to be known as ‘algorithmic bias’ has received increasing attention among those working in data science, ethics, law, and beyond. The cases to which...

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The SASA Spatial Statistics Group is hosting an event which integrates #machinelearning and #spatialstatisics. Become a SASA member and register. Student membership is FREE! #statistics #datascience app.glueup.com/event/machine…

Machine learning in space and time for modelling soil organic carbon change | South African...

Machine learning, soil, spatial statistics, South African Statistical Association, SASA, Stellenbosch University

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#dataliteracy will be an essential skill moving forward - have you brushed up on your skills? linkedin.com/posts/warren-br…

10 Data Analysis Tools for Beginners and Experts | Warren Brettenny

Never to late to get started (or hone your existing skills) in #dataanalytics. #dataliteracy will be a prerequisite in all fields going forward.

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Cassie Kozyrkov@decisionleader27 Feb 2022
Is your Sunday for learning new things? How about some bite-sized #MachineLearning fun? Playlist: bit.ly/mf-ml
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The importance of #dataliteracy can not be understated. @MandelaUni universityworldnews.com/post…

‘Data literacy is as important as any other literacy’

Computational and data science is a new essential language. All students and graduates today need to be versed in computational thinking and data-hand...

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#statistics, #machinelearning and #datascience go hand-in-hand. Why don't you test your #skills with some real world - open source - projects which can help you to develop your trade? @AnalyticsVidhya analyticsvidhya.com/blog/201…

6 Challenging Open Source Data Science Projects to Make you a Better Data Scientist

Data science projects from github to make you a better data scientist. In this article learn about interesting data science projects from NLP to vision.

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#Statistics #jobs opportunities/vacancies are currently available at @MRCza. Closing date is 27 February 2022. Check them out ➡️ sastat.org/jobs #medical #dotherightstats

South African Statistical Association - Jobs and Opportunities

Job Listings and Opportunities

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#statistics skills and #DataLiteracy are sought after skills in modern business, science and ... well, everything else. Changes in the value of #data is seeing a shift in the demands for (and from) statisticians. Are we ready? @IOL iol.co.za/business-report/op…

Statistical landscape is undergoing huge changes: Ben Kiregyera

Kiregyera was the keynote speaker at the Young African Statistician meeting held on July 5.

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