The Data Science Puzzle, Explained

There is no dearth of articles around the web comparing and contrasting data science terminology. There are all sorts of articles written by all types of people relaying their opinions to anyone who will listen. So let me set the record straight, for those wondering if this is one of those types of posts. I think that, while there may be an awful lot of opinion pieces defining and comparing these related terms, the fact is that much of this terminology is fluid, is not entirely agreed-upon, and, frankly, being exposed to other peoples' views is one of the best ways to test and refine your own. So, while one may not agree entirely (or even minimally) with my opinion on much of this terminology, there may still be something one can get out of this.