Can Machine Learning Predict the Price of Bitcoin?
Of course it can! Machine learning can make predictions for all kinds of datasets. But are the predictions any good? This article will discuss…
How to Setup Your First Cron Job
Cron jobs are automatic triggers to run a specified program at a specified time. They are helpful for saving time by scheduling repetitive tasks. Here is a guide for getting your first one setup.
Predicting the Next President on Election Night
The first poll closed on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 6 p.m. However, the Associated Press did not declare a winner until 2:29 a.m. the following day. Could we have known the outcome sooner? And with what level of confidence? Using Bayesian inference, early signs…
Predicting Delayed Flights
There are roughly 5.6 million flights per year in the United States. In Philadelphia, about 17% are delayed by more than 15 minutes. These delays are not purely random. Using a logistic regression model, we will discover strategies…
How Does Stock Market Volatility Impact Returns?
The performance of three different portfolios is compared using simulated returns. Since stock market prices change in different ways over time, the three portfolios are compared during three different market volatility periods…