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Re:Data scientists need to learn about significant digits by uxp8u61q on Monday December 25, 2023 @05:55PM (#38767087)
How can someone call themselves a "scientist" and not know about significant digits? "Data technician" would be a more accurate job title.
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Re:Data scientists need to learn about significant digits by dekhn on Monday December 25, 2023 @06:19PM (#38767287)
data scientists are not scientists, they are statisticians who make more money and work in the bay area.
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