Data scientist

Data scientists find patterns in data collected by large organisations in order to solve the problems that the organisations face. Data scientists extract, analyse and interpret data using algorithms, data mining, artificial intelligence, machine learning and statistical tools. They then present this data and find ways to solve problems in innovative and imaginative ways.

Attributes: imaginative, logical and open-minded

Useful links:

• The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Fiona Reid who is an a data scientist.  It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

• Google Image Search link