The Scientific Basis for Modern Analytic PracticeThis book has been written primarily for data and computer scientists engaged in, or preparing to become engaged in, analytic practice. The goal of this book is to introduce applied researchers to the scientific principles forming the basis for a rigorous problem formulation strategy. The book has been organized into four themes. Chapters 1 and 2 provide the definition of applied research and examples of the pitfalls that can be experienced in