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I like this answer. I'd also add: 0) Spend time finding data sets that actually interest you. If you're working with data that you're actually excited about,
by bdhess 8y ago
I like this answer. I'd also add:
0) Spend time finding data sets that actually interest you.
If you're working with data that you're actually excited about, the questions will flow naturally. And when the questions flow naturally, there's an obvious path to picking up new techniques as you need them.
- drej 8y agoA million times yes. Whenever I teach people anything, I force them to use the tools on problems they actually have. You can solve a lot for Alice and Bob, but I'd rather you solved something for yourself.
- lmiller1990 8y agoThis was the thing that helped me most. I just can’t make myself excited about the price of a house or the size of a tumor. Stats and predictions for my favorite sport, on the other hand, gave me context that naturally made me ask questions regarding the accuracy of my results and how I can improve them.