Revolutionizing COVID-19 Tracking with Forecasting
A couple of weeks ago, an Associate Partner of ours pointed out that Tableau had launched a COVID-19 Tacker and Resource Hub, and asked - if we could do something with Einstein Analytics to maybe add a unique perspective? We quickly noticed that there were no other trackers employing forecasting features; and with that, a simple observation gave birth to a project to contribute and add value to the existing ongoing efforts. An obvious requirement was a portal to publish updates and analyze data, but on top of that, we would implement the possibility of data exploration at the click of a button or tap of the screen. The instantly mobile and desktop Dashboards could allow for anyone to conduct a deeper analysis and gain a better understanding of the occurrences in the world around them with a simple tap or click. Moreover, with the addition of basic trends and the Timeseries analysis feature, people could track the speed that the (confirmed) cases spread in the long run. Not only would we be able to forecast spread, but also potential fatalities. In effectively understanding this data, however, the most significant value that the dashboard brought to the table - is the ability to forecast what awaits us, in this critical time where uncertainty represents such a crippling factor. When officials force people to stay at home; the big apple is put on lock down; and the unknown is shutting down the market, showing the actual number of confirmed cases in relation to the population could help to understand the value of the measures taken.