What training is required to be a data mining scientist?
If you are primarily interested in computers and computer science, then getting a degree in computer science and statistics is a good start. But it’s more likely that you’ll want to apply data mining skills to another field. In that case, continue reading. First, you’ll need to know enough about what you are analyzing. If you plan to work in biology, you’ll need to learn biology. If you plan to work with money, learn about finance. You’ll probably be wanting a college degree of some sort. You will also need a little training in computer science. It’s important to learn enough about how programmers do their job, so that you can communicate with them effectively. It’s also important to know how to do some simple analysis. Often, researchers start by learning advanced analysis features in spreadsheet software.
