Flatiron School Blog
Tech Trends
Rejecting the Null Hypothesis Using Confidence Intervals
After a discussion on the two primary methods of statistical inference, viz. hypothesis tests and confidence intervals, it is shown that these two methods are actually equivalent.
Tech Trends
Kicking It Up a Notch: Exploring Data Analytics in Soccer
The Major League Soccer (MLS) season's kickoff coincides with the rising tide of data analytics in soccer. Let's dive into the fascinating use cases and trends that reveal how data is informing decision-making in the world of soccer.
Alumni Stories
Amelia Freeman: From History Major to Software Engineer
"The days were long, and the work was challenging but I just continued to work and work. In the end, I felt very accomplished."
Alumni Stories
Troy Hendrickson: From Sales to Stats Auditor for the NBA
"I surprised myself with how much I enjoyed the learning process, Flatiron's values aligned perfectly with mine."
Diversity In Tech
Neurodiversity: A Hidden Asset in the Tech Industry
Neurodivergency is fairly common, with an estimated 15-20% of the population considered to be divergent. These individuals thrive in tech, and could be the industry's secret superpower.
Career Advice
GitHub Profile and Git Practices for Job Seekers
Stand out in your job search and interviews with a unique GitHub profile and industry-standard commit practices.
Artificial Intelligence
Hyperbolic Tangent Activation Function for Neural Networks
Activation functions play an important role in neural networks and deep learning algorithms. A common activation function is the hyperbolic tangent function, which is like the trigonometric tangent function, but defined using a hyperbola rather than a circle.