Data science and data analytics are related but distinct fields. Data science involves using techniques like machine learning and statistics to analyze large structured and unstructured datasets to discover unknown patterns and answer previously unconsidered questions. Data analytics focuses more on applying specific techniques to existing datasets to provide practical solutions to known issues. While data analytics aims to answer specific questions, data science seeks to identify new questions that could be asked. The two fields are complementary and both are important for fully understanding and leveraging data.
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