Re:Why becoming a data scientist is not easier than you think
by OverKAnalytics on Tuesday October 16, 2012 @04:58AM
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Agree, unless your arguing that graduate level math(s) are only 'truly understood' by individuals with post-graduate math(s) degrees. In my opinion, reading (and practicing) is a viable alternative to the same skills. Or, as more famously said by Matt Damon... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymsHLkB8u3s)
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Re:Why becoming a data scientist is not easier than you think
by icelancer on Tuesday October 16, 2012 @01:54PM
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Actually, the strongest candidates I've screened have been self-learners who list Coursera or their own OSS projects on their resume with little academic background. (Our best analyst is a guy who is qualified to repair VCRs with his trade skill diploma in rudimentary electronics.)