Towards Data Science

What We Miss About Missing Values

The article titled "What We Miss About Missing Values" explores the often overlooked assumptions embedded in the data we observe, particularly focusing on how missing values can influence analysis and interpretation. It delves into the hidden biases and methodological implications that arise when data is incomplete, urging readers to consider these factors when working with real-world datasets.

Towards Data Science
Jun 9

10 Common RAG Mistakes We Keep Seeing in Production

Enterprise Document Intelligence [Vol. 1 #4bis] - A coauthor note on the brick-by-brick pitfalls that justified the four-brick split, before Part II walks the fixes The post 10 Common RAG Mistakes We Keep Seeing in Production appeared first on Towards Data Science .

By Kezhan Shi
Towards Data Science
Aug 25

A New Towards Data Science: A Faster Site and a Brand-New Contributor Portal

Towards Data Science has announced a major overhaul of its website and contributor portal. The new site promises faster performance and a brand‑new portal for writers, aiming to improve the experience for both readers and contributors. The update is positioned as a significant upgrade for anyone who reads, writes, or both on the platform.

By TDS Editors
arXiv Machine Learning
Aug 7

Handling Missing Data in Probabilistic Regression Trees

arXiv:2608. 06195v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Probabilistic Regression Trees (PRTrees) are a smooth and consistent alternative to classical regression trees, producing continuous predictions through probabilistic split assignments.

By Taiane Schaedler Prass, Alisson Silva Neimaier, Guilherme Pumi
Towards Data Science
4d ago

Your LLM Can Return Perfect JSON and Still Be Wrong

The article discusses insights gained from a deeper examination of Structured Outputs when dealing with messy, incomplete data. It highlights that even when a large language model returns perfectly formatted JSON, the content can still be incorrect. The author reflects on the implications of this observation for data science practices.

By Benjamin Nweke