data science

American  

[dey-tuh sahy-uhns, dat-uh] / ˈdeɪ tə ˌsaɪ əns, ˈdæt ə /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of data science

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

“They’re always talking about who they want to be matched with, who they’re matched with, who their friends are matched with,” said Rosenfeld, a Stanford senior majoring in data science.

From The Wall Street Journal

If an adviser powered by artificial intelligence “is able to communicate both good and bad financial advice with the same pleasant and convincing affect, its clients will rightfully view this as a problem,” Lo and one of his graduate students, Jillian Ross, wrote in 2024 in an article for the Harvard Data Science Review.

From The Wall Street Journal

Charles H. Stewart, director of the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, said the series of events has created an “environment where chaos is being threatened,” and where “people who are concerned about the state of democracy are alarmed and very concerned,” and rightfully so.

From Los Angeles Times

He has written about bidets, brain implants, the cult of the founder, the history of technology, innovation, venture capital, robotics, batteries, energy, materials science, wireless communications, AI, data science, telepresence, microchips, logistics, IT, 3D printing and autonomous boats, trucks, cars, drones and flying taxis.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Guidance, advisories — those are extremely helpful for families that are trying to return home safely,” said Nicole Maccalla, who leads data science efforts with Eaton Fire Residents United, a grassroots organization addressing contamination in still-standing homes.

From Los Angeles Times