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Day in the Life: Data Scientist

About the video

Data Science is not just about picking out trends and insights from statistics and other data. Find out what it takes to be a Data Scientist at URA.

About the job

Data Scientists make use of analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyse, and interpret large data sets. This information is used to develop data-driven solutions to solve difficult business problems.

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