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Data science vs. machine learning: What’s the difference?

IBM Big Data Hub

” “Data science” was first used as an independent discipline in 2001. In 1950, data scientist Alan Turing proposed what we now call the Turing Test , which asked the question, “Can machines think?” Both data science and machine learning are used by data engineers and in almost every industry.

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Data Science at The New York Times

Domino Data Lab

Diving into examples of building and deploying ML models at The New York Times including the descriptive topic modeling-oriented Readerscope (audience insights engine), a prediction model regarding who was likely to subscribe/cancel their subscription, as well as prescriptive example via recommendations of highly curated editorial content.