6 years ago
Asking the Right Analytics Questions and Whether Tiger Woods is better than Jack Nicklaus

  One of the most fundamental contributions we can make as consultants is to help our clients ask the right questions of their data. We’re often asked to help solve problems that turn out to be too broadly or too narrowly defined—or are not aligned with achieving business goals or eliminating pain points. I often find we can draw an example from the world of sports. A question I’ve often seen debated (and wish that I was asked more often) is, “Will Tiger Woods beat Jack Nicklaus’s 18 major wins?” This question is especially relevant given Tiger’s recent