From the course: Mistakes to Avoid in Machine Learning

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Neglecting to consult subject matter experts

Neglecting to consult subject matter experts

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Neglecting to consult subject matter experts

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- One of the defining traits of a great data scientist is the ability to create technically advanced solutions that have real world applicability. When we spend all our time heads down in the details, it can be difficult to make sure that what we're modeling is going to land and be a success in the business. That's where your subject matter experts or SME's come in. These SME our product managers or perhaps your customers in the business that you are creating this model for and they are likely the closest to the problem you're trying to solve. By setting up a conversation with your SME and soliciting feedback on a regular basis, you will drastically increase the likelihood of your model being successfully adopted. Here's a few of the reasons I want you to speak with and listen to your customers. First, they may uncover known issues with your data without you having to discover them in the exploratory data analysis phase.…

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