You hit a nail in the head. Data science field is full of influencers who are trying to sell an idea of being great at it within 6 months which isn’t a case at all. It isn’t like learning web development where you can learn basics within a short period of time and get a job. Statistics is a complicated field and you really need to have a deep understanding of it to apply it efficiently and make judgements about which methods you should use.
Yep, exactly. I like the idea of having principles and process for learning, but having unrealistic expectations is you end up demoralized down the road!
I very much agree. I'm actually getting tired of seeing so many influencers who may or may not be knowledgeable over simplifying just to get views and likes.
Annica best of luck!, You would want to study the hardest you possibly can. Algrebas and calculus and Statics and python and sql programming language and maths give ur best it can take 3-4 years so keep on going !
Data Science is a broad term applied to everything data related. Most companies need Data Analysts and Data Engineers. Most need to efficiently and securely identify, collect, transform, analyze, and report on various pieces of data that affects the company. Some may need Machine Learning which can be used to inform strategic decisions based on the data. A Data Scientist is different. A Data Scientist researches, tests, and experiments with data and develops new algorithms that can be implemented in applications by developers. It's primarily an R&D role, and unless the corp. has a large R&D budget, it's useless to hire one. Most R&D projects fail, but the one that hits can transform an entire industry.
Even though it’s an older video, I’ve found richards comments to be true. I’ve been learning for 21 months and have decided to start a degree in data science. It may take me 5 -7 years to learn data science, in the end, enough to be qualified for good beginner jobs.
Great video Richard! I recently had a wake up call when I had an interview for a data science role and the interviewer explained just how intense the data science interview process is for this company. I’m currently in a masters program which I realized is still not enough. There’s a lot of learning/skills I’ll still need to learn before I could really make it through the technical gauntlet that is a data science interview
Yes, absolutely. And don't give up, because some are much more difficult than others. Ultimately, you never want to work a job if you legitimately don't think you can perform it.
@@bulletkip this was a couple weeks back but from what I remember they said it required an online coding test, a technical interview, and a mock presentation in front of some of the department PhDs. They also said they would look at my github/portfolio which I don’t have 😬 The process for data analyst was just two non-technical interviews.
I'm very happy to have gotten data analyst job using r. I think it could be a good catalyst for data science job my sup said I would be doing some ml in the near future. Just graduated but still trying to master caret and the tidyverse.
I've been studying data science in a Masters since an year and half and I got my first job three months back ago... the gap between courses and real life data science problems is huge, the problems I face in my job are way too hard so the imposter syndrome has been strong these months.
I've been learning math and python for 1 1/2 years and still can't do data science. Bought a posgesSQL book a week ago and I can't complete it because it won't download the dataset they write I need in order to do the 300 pages left in the book books. Today I'll be spending up to 3 hours just to find a credible Good SQL course. I've done courses (like 365Data) that are NOT hands-on. Thankfully they do have a proper refund process. I know enough to know what's crap and what's not and Richard is right - the idea of learning data science in a year is total BS unless you already know statistics and have learned another language well beforehand. I am expecting it to take me 1 more year. That means it will have taken me 2.5 years to learn the basics of data science. Note that I had kindergarten level math and no previous coding experience when I started.
They say that the more you know and learn, the more you are aware of how much there is to know and still to learn. Someone who tells you that you can learn DS in six months simply doesn't know enough to know how much there is to know and learn. What kind of DScientist do you want to be? I want to be one with a very solid foundation in Stats working on machine language on embedded or IoT devices and work with sound stream data. I am working on an MS in DS and a grad certificate in stats at the moment.
Im a 34 year old guy in the area of finance / audit. I ended up working part of my assignments as a data analyst and my interest and desire to change to a full time DA/DS career is now stronger than ever. What is your opinion about a career change for data science for people from a non-stem background (such as a business management major for example) ? Most of the examples I hear are from people who were in related fields such as Math, Physics etc. Im really considering the feasibility of it before making the jump. Thanks for the content!
Business management could give you an excellent background for data science, because frankly it has many who lean too heavily on the side of being too technical but lack a lot of the necessary business and domain acumen to be as effective as possible. So sure, there's some learning to get there but I think it's completely feasible!
Great video and information, Richard! I'm trying to make a career change into data science. I have an IT degree and a master's in astronomy, both of which have been immensely helpful for learning data science. But even with skills in coding, statisitcs, and scientific thinking, putting it all together requires a learning curve as well.
Another great video, Richard. One reason I’m interested in this field is that there is SO much to learn and so many opportunities that appeal to me. I’ve actually thought about starting out in data analysis and then perhaps growing into more of a data science role, because I really enjoy learning to code and I loved stats in college. Question: Would your answer change if it were a data analysis path vs. data science where I wanted to begin? Thanks again for your guidance.
Here's a simple example. I routinely see people use clustering and partitioning algorithms. Do they ever check that the data actually has clusters|partitions with a simple Hopkins stat test? No. Do they ever check the p-values of the clusters? No. Or the cophenetic coeff to test the quality of the clusters? No. I also see people who confuse and conflate linearity with collinearity thinking that it's one and the same. Quite basic stuff that people simply don't know. Just examples of the amateurism out there.
You hit a nail in the head. Data science field is full of influencers who are trying to sell an idea of being great at it within 6 months which isn’t a case at all. It isn’t like learning web development where you can learn basics within a short period of time and get a job. Statistics is a complicated field and you really need to have a deep understanding of it to apply it efficiently and make judgements about which methods you should use.
Yep, exactly. I like the idea of having principles and process for learning, but having unrealistic expectations is you end up demoralized down the road!
I very much agree. I'm actually getting tired of seeing so many influencers who may or may not be knowledgeable over simplifying just to get views and likes.
I started to really study after I graduated from grad school. Learning is a lifelong process. Nice video!
Yes! Thank you!
What is your degree?
Annica best of luck!, You would want to study the hardest you possibly can. Algrebas and calculus and Statics and python and sql programming language and maths give ur best it can take 3-4 years so keep on going !
I Have been learning Data Science for 10 months, and it just started to make sense 😂
Data Science is a broad term applied to everything data related. Most companies need Data Analysts and Data Engineers. Most need to efficiently and securely identify, collect, transform, analyze, and report on various pieces of data that affects the company. Some may need Machine Learning which can be used to inform strategic decisions based on the data.
A Data Scientist is different. A Data Scientist researches, tests, and experiments with data and develops new algorithms that can be implemented in applications by developers. It's primarily an R&D role, and unless the corp. has a large R&D budget, it's useless to hire one. Most R&D projects fail, but the one that hits can transform an entire industry.
Even though it’s an older video, I’ve found richards comments to be true. I’ve been learning for 21 months and have decided to start a degree in data science. It may take me 5 -7 years to learn data science, in the end, enough to be qualified for good beginner jobs.
Great video Richard! I recently had a wake up call when I had an interview for a data science role and the interviewer explained just how intense the data science interview process is for this company. I’m currently in a masters program which I realized is still not enough. There’s a lot of learning/skills I’ll still need to learn before I could really make it through the technical gauntlet that is a data science interview
Yes, absolutely. And don't give up, because some are much more difficult than others. Ultimately, you never want to work a job if you legitimately don't think you can perform it.
Can I ask what the interview process was? Good luck!
@@bulletkip this was a couple weeks back but from what I remember they said it required an online coding test, a technical interview, and a mock presentation in front of some of the department PhDs. They also said they would look at my github/portfolio which I don’t have 😬
The process for data analyst was just two non-technical interviews.
@@ricand5498 thank you
The way you talk is very unique and rhythmic
Welcome back Richard. Keep on Julia tutorials ! 👍
Distilled wisdom, thank you
My pleasure!
I'm very happy to have gotten data analyst job using r. I think it could be a good catalyst for data science job my sup said I would be doing some ml in the near future. Just graduated but still trying to master caret and the tidyverse.
I've been studying data science in a Masters since an year and half and I got my first job three months back ago... the gap between courses and real life data science problems is huge, the problems I face in my job are way too hard so the imposter syndrome has been strong these months.
I've been learning math and python for 1 1/2 years and still can't do data science. Bought a posgesSQL book a week ago and I can't complete it because it won't download the dataset they write I need in order to do the 300 pages left in the book books. Today I'll be spending up to 3 hours just to find a credible Good SQL course. I've done courses (like 365Data) that are NOT hands-on. Thankfully they do have a proper refund process. I know enough to know what's crap and what's not and Richard is right - the idea of learning data science in a year is total BS unless you already know statistics and have learned another language well beforehand. I am expecting it to take me 1 more year. That means it will have taken me 2.5 years to learn the basics of data science. Note that I had kindergarten level math and no previous coding experience when I started.
Which PostgreSQL book did you buy and what is the URL of the dataset?
I don't want to know the truth. I want to bury my head in the sand and live in my own fantasy world.
Hah, well self-awareness goes a long way!!
Great video, some influencers really do a disservice to others by emphasizing the destination and not the journey.
They say that the more you know and learn, the more you are aware of how much there is to know and still to learn. Someone who tells you that you can learn DS in six months simply doesn't know enough to know how much there is to know and learn.
What kind of DScientist do you want to be? I want to be one with a very solid foundation in Stats working on machine language on embedded or IoT devices and work with sound stream data.
I am working on an MS in DS and a grad certificate in stats at the moment.
I started just couple of months ago. I'm giving myself 3 years.
3 years should be plenty!
Im a 34 year old guy in the area of finance / audit. I ended up working part of my assignments as a data analyst and my interest and desire to change to a full time DA/DS career is now stronger than ever. What is your opinion about a career change for data science for people from a non-stem background (such as a business management major for example) ? Most of the examples I hear are from people who were in related fields such as Math, Physics etc. Im really considering the feasibility of it before making the jump. Thanks for the content!
Business management could give you an excellent background for data science, because frankly it has many who lean too heavily on the side of being too technical but lack a lot of the necessary business and domain acumen to be as effective as possible. So sure, there's some learning to get there but I think it's completely feasible!
Great video and information, Richard!
I'm trying to make a career change into data science. I have an IT degree and a master's in astronomy, both of which have been immensely helpful for learning data science. But even with skills in coding, statisitcs, and scientific thinking, putting it all together requires a learning curve as well.
astronomy is cool! I hope you can teach me how I can get to that career path or what do you do as an astronomer
Great video, Richard, keep it up!
can you make a video to students about how could they be qualified for there first job after graduation ?
You know what, this is a great idea and might just be my very next video topic!
@@RichardOnData Thank you so much.
Another great video, Richard. One reason I’m interested in this field is that there is SO much to learn and so many opportunities that appeal to me. I’ve actually thought about starting out in data analysis and then perhaps growing into more of a data science role, because I really enjoy learning to code and I loved stats in college. Question: Would your answer change if it were a data analysis path vs. data science where I wanted to begin? Thanks again for your guidance.
Some of the books you have recommended have a bad review … Can you do some book reviews?
Here's a simple example. I routinely see people use clustering and partitioning algorithms. Do they ever check that the data actually has clusters|partitions with a simple Hopkins stat test? No. Do they ever check the p-values of the clusters? No. Or the cophenetic coeff to test the quality of the clusters? No.
I also see people who confuse and conflate linearity with collinearity thinking that it's one and the same. Quite basic stuff that people simply don't know. Just examples of the amateurism out there.
licensed career counselor ?? is that a real thing ?
Yes it is, there are certifications and whatnot for such a thing.
I like your videos.
I think the same as you !