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The IR Narrative: Telling People’s Stories through Data and Analytics
We learned recently from the AIR Stakeholder Survey that dashboards and data visualizations, communicating and effective presentations, and data analytics are the top areas of skills, abilities, and knowledge needed to ...Read Moreabout: The IR Narrative: Telling People’s Stories through Data and Analytics -
Mapping in Tableau
Visualizing geographic information helps data consumers quickly and easily derive insights and meaning. Institutional researchers, for example, may want to map students' home states or countries to help campus administra...Read Moreabout: Mapping in Tableau -
Strategies for Using Predictive Analytics
I interviewed Karl Konsdorf, Director of Research, Analytics and Reporting at Sinclair Community College, to learn about their strategies for using predictive analytics. Can you share some examples of how you are using P...Read Moreabout: Strategies for Using Predictive Analytics -
Percentage of Staff Time Devoted to Advanced Analytics
From the 2018 AIR National Survey of IR Offices, we learned that 19% of staff time was devoted to conducting basic analytics (e.g., descriptive statistics). But what about advanced analytics (e.g., predictive analytics)?...Read Moreabout: Percentage of Staff Time Devoted to Advanced Analytics -
Emerging Trends and Best Practices for Collecting Information on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Dear eAIR: What are the emerging trends and best practices for collecting information on gender identity and sexual orientation? First and foremost, trends and best practices should be considered in the context of your c...Read Moreabout: Emerging Trends and Best Practices for Collecting Information on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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