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[Featured Image] A UX data analyst wears a headset, sits at a desk in their office, and uses a computer to look at data to determine whether their organization's product is user-friendly.

What Is a UX Data Analyst?

Explore a UX data analyst's work duties, skills, and employment prospects.

April 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] A machine learning professional sits at a laptop outside and uses random forest algorithms on a project.

What Is Random Forest?

Explore machine learning topics with an introduction to random forests. Learn why these models are popularly chosen by industry professionals and how you can take steps to build your own.

April 5, 2024

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[Featured Image] A business intelligence developer sits at her desk and analyzes data on her computer screens generated by backpropagation neural networks.

What Is Backpropagation Neural Network?

In artificial intelligence, computers learn to process data through neural networks that mimic the way the human brain works. Learn more about the use of backpropagation in neural networks and why this algorithm is important.

April 5, 2024

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[Featured image] An engineer uses MATLAB on her computer to make her work more efficient.

How to Use MATLAB: An Overview

Learn about how to use MATLAB, including what MATLAB is, how you can learn it, and the various careers where you can use MATLAB.

April 5, 2024

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[Featured image] A person sits at home and uses their laptop to take an online course on Excel, in which they learn about the difference between formulas and functions.

Formula vs. Function: What’s the Difference in Excel?

Formula and function are each part of the Microsoft Excel application, and while they may seem similar, each performs unique operations. Explore them both in more detail, along with their respective benefits and drawbacks.

April 5, 2024

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[Featured image] A mechanical engineering student works on a project in a lab.

How to Get a Job as a Mechanical Engineer | 10 Tips

To launch a career in mechanical engineering, learn about what mechanical engineers do and discover ten tips to help you get your first job.

April 5, 2024

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