# Data Scientists > Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. - Code: 15-2051.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 15-2051) - Family: [Computer & Mathematical](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-15), one of its 38 occupations - Tasks: 16 tasks (16 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/15-2051.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/15-2051.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Analyze, manipulate, or process large sets of data using statistical software. Not rated · Task 21823 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 2. Apply feature selection algorithms to models predicting outcomes of interest, such as sales, attrition, and healthcare use. Not rated · Task 21824 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 3. Apply sampling techniques to determine groups to be surveyed or use complete enumeration methods. Not rated · Task 21825 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 4. Clean and manipulate raw data using statistical software. Not rated · Task 21826 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 5. Compare models using statistical performance metrics, such as loss functions or proportion of explained variance. Not rated · Task 21827 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 6. Create graphs, charts, or other visualizations to convey the results of data analysis using specialized software. Not rated · Task 21828 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 7. Deliver oral or written presentations of the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users. Not rated · Task 21829 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 8. Design surveys, opinion polls, or other instruments to collect data. Not rated · Task 21830 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 9. Identify business problems or management objectives that can be addressed through data analysis. Not rated · Task 21831 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 10. Identify relationships and trends or any factors that could affect the results of research. Not rated · Task 21832 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 11. Identify solutions to business problems, such as budgeting, staffing, and marketing decisions, using the results of data analysis. Not rated · Task 21833 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 12. Propose solutions in engineering, the sciences, and other fields using mathematical theories and techniques. Not rated · Task 21834 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 13. Read scientific articles, conference papers, or other sources of research to identify emerging analytic trends and technologies. Not rated · Task 21835 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 14. Recommend data-driven solutions to key stakeholders. Not rated · Task 21836 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 15. Test, validate, and reformulate models to ensure accurate prediction of outcomes of interest. Not rated · Task 21837 · Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020 16. Write new functions or applications in programming languages to conduct analyses. 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