SORA Business Analytics Seminar - The Future of Data Science
Event Information
Description
A panel discussion on the landscape of data science with a variety of data science practitioners to add their experience and perspective.
Topics & Questions to be addressed:
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The most interesting case studies of applied analytics that our panelists have been involved with
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Is it all going to be machine learning, AI, and coding?
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Does the data have to be big? and what is "big data" anyway?
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What background is most suitable for data science?
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What is the need for statisticians? mathematicians? computer scientists?
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How essential are skills in SAS, SPSS, python, and r ?
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What are the new “must have” skills?
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Is a graduate degree a must?
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Are data science bootcamps replacing graduate degrees to get people into the field quickly?
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How is data science different than data mining? business intelligence? analytics?
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How does/should data science fit into an organization?
We will also hear from our panelists their advice for those considering a career in the field.