Data Science vs.

Machine Learning
Data science is a field of study that aims to use a scientific approach to
extract meaning and insights from data. It is a combination of information
technology, modelling, and business management”.

The practice of data science requires a unique combination of skills and

experience. A skilled data scientist is fluent in programming
languages like R and Python, has knowledge of statistical methods, an
understanding of database architecture and the experience to apply these
skills to real-world problems.

Machine learning, on the other hand, refers to a group of techniques

used by data scientists that allow computers to learn from data. These
techniques produce results that perform well without programming explicit
rules.
Machine learning creates a useful model or program by autonomously
testing many solutions against the available data and finding the best fit
for the problem. This means machine learning can be great for solving
problems that are extremely labor intensive for humans. It can inform
decisions and make predictions about complex topics in an efficient and
reliable way.
Machine learning is being applied in many industries. Cutting costs by
letting a machine learning algorithm make decisions can be a lucrative
solution to many problems.
Applying these techniques in industries like lending, hiring and medicine
raise some major ethical concerns. Since these algorithms are trained on
data created by humans, they incorporate social biases into their results.

Machine learning is one of the many tools in the belt of a data

scientist. In order to make machine learning work, one need a skilled
data scientist who can organize data and apply the proper tools to
fully make use of the numbers.