Chapter 13: Data Science Failures

03/11/21 • 66 min

You're not a failure! The field of data science is overflowing with projects that just didn't work out. This episode we talk about these projects and why they fail. We also discuss how to handle them emotionally even though it might feel like you're solely responsible. In the game, Emily makes Jacqueline try and discern true stories of data science mistakes from her twisted deceptions.

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Chapter 12: Stakeholders

Stakeholders! The people who data scientists help by creating analyses and models. Stakeholders have so many needs, and keeping them satisfied is one of the most important parts of being a successful data scientist. In this episode Jacqueline and Emily discuss how to make your stakeholders happy with good communication and empathy.

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Chapter 14: Joining the Community

Social media, conferences, blogs, and meetups--there are many places where data scientists congregate outside of work. But how does a data scientist become a part of these communities and contribute? In this episode Jacqueline and Emily discuss speaking at conferences, awkwardly attending your first meetup, and many other moments that can happen when a data scientist starts to join the community.