Exclusive insights – Survey Report: What makes a data scientist

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In Summer 2014 SAS, the leader in big data analytics, launched a survey to explore what makes a great data scientist, specifically: which skills and personality types are needed to fulfil pivotal roles in the future?

This summary report is based on analysis of our initial 596 respondents who identified themselves as part of the data science profession.

Download the report now to find out the 10 key personality types identified – as well as some of the challenges data scientists are facing today.

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