Getting Started with Data Science by Hilary Mason.
From the post:
I get quite a few e-mail messages from very smart people who are looking to get started in data science. Here’s what I usually tell them:
The best way to get started in data science is to DO data science!
First, data scientists do three fundamentally different things: math, code (and engineer systems), and communicate. Figure out which one of these you’re weakest at, and do a project that enhances your capabilities. Then figure out which one of these you’re best at, and pick a project which shows off your abilities.
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Everyone keeps talking about the shortage of data scientists but not doing anything about it.
Well, everyone but Hilary.
Hilary has specific advice that if followed, would go a long way to producing more data scientists.
You may not need it. If so, pass it along to someone who does.
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