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“While traditional BI is interested in the 'what and the where,' data scientists are interested in the 'how and why'.” quote by Amit Priyavadan Mehta
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“While traditional BI is interested in the 'what and the where,' data scientists are interested in the 'how and why'.”

Amit Priyavadan Mehta

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Source Conference: Data Science Summit, Amit Priyavadan Mehta, 2018

Data scientists probe underlying mechanisms, moving beyond surface facts to uncover causation.

In simple terms: Scientists ask why, not just what.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper explanations.

Themes

analysis causation curiosity business intelligence

Mood

inquisitive analytical

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • policy analysis
  • marketing research
  • medical studies

Key Concepts

statistical modeling critical thinking research methodology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden drivers could explain your data?
  • How can you test causal hypotheses?
A Different Perspective

Complex causality can be hard to prove.

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