Report Busts Data-Analyst Dearth and Other Data Myths
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Conventional wisdom has it that there’s a dearth of data scientists. Deloitte delved into this and other perceptions surrounding the much-hyped practice of data crunching for business decision making and marketing. In its “Analytics Trends 2014” report, the firm’s analysts weighed the merit of several purported data truths.
Is a Good Data Scientist Hard to Find?
Deloitte analysts acknowledged it’s not easy to find the right people to take on newly created data-analysis roles. However, they suggest larger companies in traditional industries may have less need for data scientists than digital startups. And, now that there are more and more college courses dedicated to data related skills, “We could soon be drowning in individuals with data scientist titles, further blurring distinctions about the skills they bring to the party and how they integrate with the broader team.”
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