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In this video we will talk about the problems encountered in data science. We'll also discover how it fits into a process, which you can used as a plan. Finally, we'll look at the impacts of a Data Science project which will help you avoid any common pitfalls.
Understanding the problem
“the five-whys”
Different questions dramatically effect the tools and techniques used to solve the problem.
By Kenneth Jensen CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What is the purpose of the project? Who is affected?
Which parts of the business are affected? Do we need help?
You must think about the human concerns.
You need buy-in from the business; the business will be affected.
Business goals: make money, save money or save time. Data Science generates profit.
Project justifications - you now know how they are judged:
However, there are more philanthropic, scientific reasons for undertaking a project too. So these arguments may not directly apply to charitable causes or academia.