Decision Support News
D. J. Power, Editor
June 23, 2013 Vol. 14, No. 13
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1) What is a data scientist?
2) Recent DSS News Headlines
3) Upcoming Decision Support Conferences/Call for Papers
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What is a data scientist?
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by Daniel Power
Editor, DSSResources.com
A practitioner of the emerging discipline of data science is
called a data scientist. Data science is not the science of
data, rather the term refers to a more sophisticated and
systematic analysis of data. Many bloggers and commentators
who use both terms are extending the word "science" well
beyond how physical and social scientists typically use that
term. The definition of science focuses on systematic study
involving observation, experimentation, and data collection
to try to understand a phenomenon. Loosely the phrase data
science fits the definition. We need to ask: "Have the knowledge
and skill requirements and the task expanded to justify
training and preparing a new category of scientists?"
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2) Recent DSS News Headlines
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06/19/2013 IBM big data analytics helps History Colorado Center better engage visitors with an enhanced cultural experience. Check release.
06/19/2013 SAP® Student Academy offers online training for University students. Check release.
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3) Upcoming Decision Support Conferences/Call for Papers/Books
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1. Call for papers due August 29, 2013: Workshop "Reshaping Society through Analytics, Collaboration, and Decision Support" December 15, 2013 in Milan,
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2. DSI Annual meeting, Baltimore,
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3. INFORMS Conference on Information Systems and Technology
Oct. 5-6. Click here
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