Eugene Yan • 4/30/2019

What does a Data Scientist really do?

This article, written by a practicing data scientist, addresses widespread misunderstandings about the profession. It argues that deep technical skills, PhDs, and machine learning are often overemphasized, while the day-to-day reality involves a broader set of tasks beyond just modeling. The author suggests these skewed perceptions come from media coverage and available educational content, and aims to provide a more realistic view of the role and its requirements.

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