Data science aims to explore large amounts of structured and unstructured data sets – ‘big data’ – to design models and algorithms which can predict trends and guide decision-making. This field ...

In this special guest feature, Kumaran Ponnambalam of Transera provides his views on the distinction between traditional data analysts and the newer designation of data scientist. Kumaran is Director ...

What does a data scientist do? Data science uses a combination of mathematics, statistics, programming, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to process large amounts of data ...

What’s the difference between a data scientist and a data engineer? Quick access to the data-driven insights keeps the world’s best companies at the top of their game. But that data doesn’t just ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. With five years of experience as a writer ...