data scientist

American

[dey-tuh sahy-uhn-tist, dat-uh] / ˈdeɪ tə ˌsaɪ ən tɪst, ˈdæt ə /

noun

Digital Technology.

a person with expertise in statistics, computer programming, and machine learning who develops models and processes for retrieving valuable information from large data sets.

Etymology

Origin of data scientist

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

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"Prima works like a radiologist by integrating information regarding the patient's medical history and imaging data to produce a comprehensive understanding of their health," said co-first author Samir Harake, a data scientist in Hollon's Machine Learning in Neurosurgery Lab.

From Science Daily

Refer’s AI agent connected him with an executive at Golden, a volunteer-management company, which was looking for a platform engineer and data scientist.

From The Wall Street Journal

“ADP data comes from businesses that have chosen to outsource payroll and human resources activities,” ADP data scientist Tim Decker noted in an essay published last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We found that a simple, guideline-based exercise program can make the brain look measurably younger over just 12 months," said Dr. Lu Wan, lead author and data scientist at the AdventHealth Research Institute.

From Science Daily

The 27-year-old data scientist struggles with seasonal affective disorder, meaning January can be tough, but she has found ways to counter it.

From BBC

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