What Is a Data Scientist

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Multiple Choice

What is a data scientist?

• A)a collection of large, complex data sets, including structured and unstructured data, which cannot be analyzed using traditional database methods and tools
• B)processes and manages algorithms across many machines in a computing environment
• C)focuses on forecasting future trends and producing insights using sophisticated quantitative methods, including statistics, descriptive and predictive data mining, simulation, and optimization
• D)extracts knowledge from data by performing statistical analysis, data mining, and advanced analytics on big data to identify trends, market changes, and other relevant information

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Definitions:

Occupation

A person's regular employment or profession, which is often used to identify one's role in society or the economy.

Work Arrangements

The terms and conditions under which work is performed, including aspects like scheduling, location (remote or on-site), and hours.

Outsources

The practice of hiring third-party companies or individuals to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services that are either difficult to manage or are outside the core business expertise.

Job Sharing

A plan whereby available work is spread among all workers in a group to reduce the extent of layoffs when production requirements cause a substantial decline in available work.