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Data Science

Lifecycle of Data Science

Submitted on Thursday, February 24, 2022

Ever wonder how a successful data science project gets from conception to completion?

A key component is advance planning for every stage of a data science project's lifecycle. Many data scientists use a lifecycle planning framework called OSEMN, which stands for Obtain, Scrub, Explore, Model and Interpret.

The accessible PDF fact sheet linked below explains each of the OSEMN steps, lists common applications used to complete each step, and provides tips for ensuring a successful data project.