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Building Data Science Teams

Organisations increasingly depend on data analysis, so building the right team has become a central concern. This report, written by a practising data scientist, looks at the abilities, outlooks, tools and working habits that help such teams succeed.

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It begins by asking what being data driven really involves, then describes the different jobs data scientists perform within a company. It also sets out four qualities that data scientists should have. The author draws on his own experience helping to assemble the data science group at LinkedIn to ground these ideas in practice.

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