This document discusses common myths about data scientists. It addresses 10 myths, including that a PhD is always needed, that data scientists will be replaced by AI, and that more data always translates to higher accuracy. Each myth is presented with a number and graphic debunking it by explaining the reality of that aspect of the data science field.

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2. WHO IS A DATA SCIENTIST ?
DATA SCIENTIST MYTHS
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4. Who is a Data Scientist ?
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Data scientists are those who crack complex data problems with their strong expertise in
certain scientific disciplines. They work with several elements related to
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Computer science etc

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You need to be a
Ph.D. Holder
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You need to be a
Ph.D. Holder
Applied Data Science Role
Research Role
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Data Scientists
will be replaced
by AI
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Data Scientists will be
replaced by AI
Data Engineer
Data Analyst
AI/ML Engineer
Domain expert
IoT Specialist
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More Data
Translates to
Higher Accuracy
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More Data Translates to
Higher Accuracy
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Deep Learning Requires
Computational Power
that Only Top
Companies Have
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Deep Learning Requires Computational Power
that Only Top Companies Have
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Data Collection
Is Easy
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Data Collection
Is Easy
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How to Connect ?
Format ?
Cost of Collection ?

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It's all about
the tools

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It's all about
the tools
Mathematics skills
Programming Languages
Technical and
Business Skills

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You have to know how to
code or Have a CS
background
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You have to know how to
code or Have a CS
background
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Participating in Data Science
Competitions Translates to
Real-Life Projects
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Participating in Data Science
Competitions Translates to
Real-Life Projects
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Clean and Spotless Data
Accuracy
No End to End Pipelines

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Data Science is Only About
Building Predictive Models
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Data Science is Only About
Building Predictive Models
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AI Systems will Continue to
Evolve by Themselves
After being Built Once
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AI Systems will Continue to
Evolve by Themselves
After being Built Once
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