Tech Talk with Toni

 Here's Your Guide to Successful Data Collection Tom is going duck hunting Congratulations on embarking on the exciting journey of becoming a Data Analyst!  You’ve got the degree, you’ve got the skills, and now it’s time to enter the wild world of data. But, wait!  Before you head out with your data traps and bait, there are a few things you need to know.  Unlike the nice and tidy datasets you worked with in school from Kaggle, data in the real world is a wild beast.  It’s unpredictable, unruly, and sometimes downright dangerous. Think of yourself as a hunter.  You need to know exactly what you’re looking for, where to find it, and how to capture it.  And, just like hunting, the data collection process requires patience, strategy, and a willingness to learn from your mistakes. So, here are five steps to help you capture the right data: Step 1: Define the Problem Just like a hunter needs to know which animal to hunt, you need to define your problem befo...