Published: 21 October 2015
ID: G00272701
Analyst(s): Alexander Linden, Lisa Kart, Douglas Laney, Ankush Jain
Data scientists require a distinct and multidisciplinary set of skills for superior data-driven decisions, especially from big data. IT, business and HR leaders cannot rely on BI analysts or statisticians to accomplish the same objectives in most circumstances.
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