2 Understanding the Problem

DOI: 10.4324/9781003165279-2

Phase 1

Game Plan: Problem Definition, Goal Setting, Organizational Cohesion, and Measurement

Manju: Let me start with phase 1 of data science problem-solving approach by focusing on problem definition first.

Problem Definition

Every organization has something they are looking to change or improve, it could be client retention, improving cycle times, increasing sales, etc. This step in the data science process is to simply describe the problem in a clear and concise manner, thus communicating the core issue. ...

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