Based purely on the data, a really good data scientist will probably tell you the odds are poor that you’ll be able to find and hire really good data scientists. Surveys say there simply aren’t enough people with the unusual blend of software skills and statistical savvy to go around. Arguably even more important, high-impact data scientists bring collaborative temperaments and business acumen to data-driven initiatives. Unfortunately, there’s no shortage of individuals with just enough statistical and software knowledge to be data-dangerous. For many organizations, a mediocre data scientist may be worse than none at all.
Stop Searching for That Elusive Data Scientist
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