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title: "Data Scientist"
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# Data Scientist

You find the story hidden inside piles of numbers.

You collect data, draw graphs and spot patterns. The graphs and chance you learn in maths are the everyday tools of this job.

Category: Technology & Data
Page: https://lightmysky.com/careers/data-scientist

## Subjects it draws on

- [Mathematics](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics)
- [Computing](https://lightmysky.com/learn/computing)

## The topics behind it

- [Scatter Graphs](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/scatter-graphs-mt_BdAeZJUOir): You plot two things together to see if they are linked.
- [Scatter Graphs & Correlation](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/scatter-graphs-and-correlation-mt_8atyuvPUZc): You spot when one thing goes up as another does.
- [Pie charts and line graphs](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/pie-charts-and-line-graphs-mt_bESTSBB0wK): Line graphs show how something changes over time.
- [The Probability Scale](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/the-probability-scale-mt_vmQJAtAFuy): You say how likely a result is, from never to certain.
- [Searching and Evaluating Online](https://lightmysky.com/learn/computing/searching-and-evaluating-online-mt_S-XboPwA8k): You have to check that the data you find is trustworthy.
- [Real-World Mathematical Modelling](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/real-world-mathematical-modelling-mt_yqZiX6vS7D): You turn a real problem into math so the numbers can answer it.

## Areas it leans on

- Mathematics: Data & Statistics
- Mathematics: Probability
- Computing: Computing Fundamentals
- Mathematics: Mathematical Thinking