Featuring insights from more than 4,000 respondents, the report illustrates how the past year impacted the data science industry, along with areas of success and places for continued growth for the field.
AUSTIN, Texas, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The past year has impacted all areas of life and work in myriad ways, and the data science field is no exception. Today, Anaconda, provider of the world’s most popular data science platform, released the 2021 State of Data Science report, sharing valuable insight into some of the changes, trends, and areas for growth in the industry.
Titled “2021 State of Data Science: On the Path to Impact,” the report looks at data science industry trends such as COVID-19’s impact, popular programming languages, data literacy, and bias and explainability in machine learning (ML) models. 4,299 individuals from more than 140 countries took part in the online survey conducted from April 14 to May 5, 2021.
Among the trends highlighted by the report, it’s clear that data science has become an essential part of many organization’s workflows. However, the results also indicate there is still room to grow. For example, 50% of respondents said that their organization’s investment in data science either stayed the same or increased due to the pandemic, with only 37% saying it led to a decrease. The 2021 State of Data Science report offers insight into the practices and concerns shaping this vital industry, from education to enterprise model deployment. Respondents spanned various age groups, industries, and job functions, allowing for granular analysis of responses across multiple variables.
Some highlights from the report include:
“Over the past year, we’ve seen the power of data science for good and the innovation that can happen when the open-source data science community is supported,” said Peter Wang, CEO and co-founder of Anaconda. “This year’s State of Data Science report indicates the field is continuing to show impact, as some organizations increase their investments, many leaders display baseline data literacy, and about half of the respondents see their work involved in many business decisions. There are still clear areas for growth, especially in implementing ethical frameworks and education for data science and machine learning work. I’m excited by the progress the industry continues to make, especially as new generations enter the field, and look forward to its ongoing transformation.”
About Anaconda
With more than 25 million users, Anaconda is the world’s most popular data science platform and the foundation of modern machine learning. We pioneered the use of Python for data science, champion its vibrant community, and continue to steward open-source projects that make tomorrow’s innovations possible. Our enterprise-grade solutions enable corporate, research, and academic institutions around the world to harness the power of open-source for competitive advantage, groundbreaking research, and a better world.
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