data science

[dey-tuh sahy-uhns, dat-uh]

noun

Digital Technology.

1. a field that deals with advanced data analytics and modeling, using mathematics, statistics, programming, and machine learning to extract valuable, often predictive information from large data sets.

Word History and Origins

Origin of data science¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

"These figures are very significant," said Prof Ana Basiri, director of university's Centre for Data Science and AI.

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It underpins countless applications today, from medical testing and weather forecasting to data science and machine learning.

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"He realised he needed a fresh start and took an analytical approach in finding a data science company to analyse which clubs would best suit his characteristics as a player within their style of play," says Dutch journalist Arthur Renard.

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Astrophysicist Dr Nicolas Peretto will be teaching a data science module at the Astana campus starting in April.

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He said he would be teaching a course on data science "which is about critical thinking".

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