Data Science For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Chapter 16

Narrowing In on the Optimal Data Science Use Case

IN THIS CHAPTER

Assessing the current state

Selecting a data science use case

Analyzing the data skill gap

Evaluating AI ethics

Selecting the best data science use case to implement first (or next) is one of the most important aspects of setting up your projects for success. To be in a position to do that successfully, you need to assess your company based on the evidence you’ve collected about its current state. Assuming that you’re following the steps prescribed by the STAR framework, which I discuss in Chapter 15, at this point you’ve been authorized to propose a new data science project, you’ve surveyed the industry, and you’ve taken stock of your company’s current state, as shown in Figure 16-1.

At this point in the process, you’re ready to assess your company and identify the lowest-hanging-fruit data use case — the focus of this chapter. In Chapter 17, you can see how to make recommendations based on your assessment.

FIGURE 16-1: Assessing your company’s current state.

Reviewing the Documentation

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