If you ask 100 experts what Data Science is, you’re likely to get 100 different answers. Often times the answer you get will reflect the background and skill set of the person speaking. (Full disclosure: I have a Computer Science degree, and I learned statistics over time.)
I define Data Science as applying the old-school scientific method (observation, question, hypothesis, experiment, analyze, etc) using 21st century tools. I’m not sure that I agree 100% with wired magazine that Data Science makes science “Obsolete”, but I do agree that the technology is a game changer.
Data Science is kinda like the invention of air travel. Air travel didn’t make walking completely obsolete, just like traditional science isn’t likely to go anywhere either. However, now that airports are commonplace it is considerably less common for people to walk the Oregon Trail and die of dysentery.
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