Sustainability, Economics, and Ethics (SEE)
Providing solutions to problems with data
On April 19, 2024, Dr. Francesc Martori from IQS School of Management (Universitat Ramon Llull) delivered an insightful seminar titled Providing Solutions to Problems with Data.
Dr. Martori explored how data-driven decision-making can address complex business and societal challenges. He highlighted the role of data analytics in identifying problems, generating insights, and formulating effective solutions across various industries.
This seminar presented an overview of different techniques and contexts where data was used in order to solve different problems or to answer questions. The techniques presented were the theory and practice of Partial Ordered SETs (POSETs), proper analysis of Likert questionnaires using Bayesian inference and theory and practice of recommender systems among some others
Participants discussed the evolving role of data analytics in driving innovation and problem-solving across sectors, reflecting on how it can be applied to their fields of work. The seminar generated valuable conversations about the need for data literacy in the modern workforce.