Data Science is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program at SFU involving coursework in four different areas: Statistics, Computing Science, Mathematics, and Business.The program was designed in ...

Data collection is made possible by technological advancements, but insightful data analysis requires human expertise. That’s where a degree in data science comes in. Data analysis is an essential ...

Data storytelling represents an exciting, new field of expertise where art and science truly converge. My hope is more data storytellers—from across an organization—will emerge to ensure the ...

Here, we look at the importance of real-time data to any organization and explore different use-cases and examples that illustrate my real-time data matters more than ever.

For example, Catapult’s ‘MatchTracker’ combines player tracking data with real-time video to visualise what is occurring on the field and inform tactical decisions at the team or player level.

Environmental Science. Quantitative Example: Sensors and monitors collect data on pollution levels, showing past trends and the impact of specific pollutants. Qualitative Example: Residents' ...

Another critical application of real-time data is in optimising live events and venues such as The Walt Disney Company. Disney uses real-time data to optimise its theme park operations.

Data science is inherently interdisciplinary: a fusion of statistics and computing science, with an underpinning of mathematical principles and end goal of clear communication of findings. Aims of ...