How do I become a Data Scientist?


Answer: Data Science is a diverse field. There are many people in this field with different backgrounds. For example, people with Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, etc. represents many Data Scientists in the field. There are many paths to become a Data Scientist. You can become a Data Scientist by formally studying the hard sciences such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics etc. You should also learn computer programming and basics of computer science. Once you know the hard sciences along with the programming, you should try your skillset on different problems. That will get you started in this field.