Blog and Resources
- Erica Paulos
- / October 24, 2024
Zip code-level data reveals critical insights into economic, social, and environmental patterns. This post explores why controlling for location in prediction models is essential and how self-selection influences outcomes.
- Erica Paulos
- / October 10, 2024
Seasonality refers to recurring data patterns driven by factors like weather or holidays. Learn how understanding these fluctuations can improve business forecasting and strategy.
- Baylen Springer
- / September 30, 2024
Learn how automating data aggregation and normalization can enhance your data pipeline, freeing up valuable time for data scientists and driving better insights.
- Erica Paulos
- / September 26, 2024
This article discusses the importance of lagged variables in predictive modeling, illustrating how they improve the accuracy of economic forecasts and analysis.
- Erica Paulos
- / September 17, 2024
The labor market, through indicators like non-farm payrolls and the unemployment rate, is a key measure of economic health. Sectors such as manufacturing, construction, retail, financial services, and professional services provide valuable insights into economic conditions. By analyzing these trends, macroeconomists and business leaders can better assess economic growth and anticipate changes.
However, looking beyond broad employment categories can yield more precise economic insights. One sector worth considering is truck transportation employment.
- Erica Paulos
- / August 28, 2024
Starbucks released its Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) early this year on August 22nd, beating last year's launch and competitors. The decision aims to extend sales, stay ahead in the market, and leverage new leadership for heightened visibility.
- Megan Foley
- / June 17, 2024
In this blog post, Ready Signal highlights the critical importance of data quality through a real-world client example. Despite paying for commercial data, the client encountered significant issues with data misrepresentation that could have negatively impacted model performance. The post underscores the necessity of performing simple quality checks, such as examining null and zero values, to identify potential problems early. It also details Ready Signal's robust approach to data quality assurance, including thorough null checks, continuous API monitoring, and ongoing data verification to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Megan Foley
- / June 5, 2024
Leading indicators are predictive metrics that offer valuable insights into future economic and business trends, enabling businesses to make informed decisions and strategically plan for the future. These indicators are crucial for proactive decision-making, strategic planning, resource optimization, and gaining a competitive edge. They also help businesses tailor their marketing strategies to predicted consumer behaviors and market conditions.