Question 1
What is the primary difference between a data scientist and a data engineer?
- AOption A:
A data engineer collects and prepares data, and a data scientist then analyzes it.
- BOption B:
A data engineer analyzes data after a data scientist collects and prepares it.
- COption C:
A data engineer builds data pipelines and helps prepare data, while a data scientist is responsible for data collection, preparation, and analysis.
- DOption D:A data engineer creates data flows to be used as templates by the data analyst.
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Correct answer: A
Detailed Answer in Step-by-Step Solution:
Objective: Differentiate data scientist vs. data engineer roles.
Define Roles:
Data Engineer: Builds pipelines, prepares data.
Data Scientist: Analyzes data, builds models.
Evaluate Options:
A: Engineer preps, scientist analyzes—Correct division.
B: Reverses roles—Incorrect.
C: Overlaps roles—Scientist doesn’t typically build pipelines.
D: Misaligns—Analyst isn’t the focus.
Reasoning: A reflects standard role separation.
Conclusion: A is correct.
OCI documentation notes: “Data engineers focus on collecting and preparing data through pipelines, while data scientists analyze it to derive insights and build models.” A aligns, B inverts, C overcomplicates, and D shifts focus—only A is accurate.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Data Science Documentation, " Roles in Data Science " .