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Analytics and data science|What Data Scientists Really Do, According to 35 Data Scientists

Analytics and data science

What Data Scientists Really Do, According to 35 Data Scientists

by Hugo Bowne-Anderson

August 15, 2018

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Modern data science emerged in tech, from optimizing Google search rankings and LinkedIn recommendations to influencing the headlines Buzzfeed editors run. But it’s poised to transform all sectors, from retail, telecommunications, and agriculture to health, trucking, and the penal system. Yet the terms “data science” and “data scientist” aren’t always easily understood, and are used to describe a wide range of data-related work.

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