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sophomrecritic asked in Education & ReferenceHigher Education (University +) · 2 months ago

If I'm really good at memorizing and cross-referencing obscure facts, is data science for me?

For example, I memorize every Oscar winner in the top 6 categories back  to Gone with the Wind in 1939 and I found myself able to sort of create a makeshift list of films starring 3 or more Oscar winning actors of the last 20 years.

It's just something my brain likes doing along with memorizing road names or city names or Olympic years or basketball rosters. I probably have aesperger's.

Is it possible I might be meant for a career in data science instead of what I'm currently doing?

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  • fcas80
    Lv 7
    2 months ago

    Data science is about analyzing huge amounts of data to produce insights that business can use.  It involves computer and math skills.  You have not shared any evidence that data science is a good field for you.

  • Spock (rhp)
    Lv 7
    2 months ago

    that isn't what data science is about.

  • Anonymous
    2 months ago

    Or a lawyer.   What are you currently doing? 

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