Data Scientists
Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.
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AI Impact Assessment
AI Resilience Score
Score 3/6: high AI task exposure, growing job demand means AI will assist but humans remain essential
How we calculated this:
75% of tasks can be accelerated by AI
+34% projected (2024-2034)
EPOCH score: 15/25
Education & Training
Typical Entry Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to Job Ready
4-6 years
Based on Job Zone 4. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.
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O*NET Code: 15-2051.00