MANTECH DEADLY DOZEN DATA SCIENCE MISTAKES

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October 27, 2026

Data Science Mistake 6 – Accept Leaks from the Future

We’re continuing our look at the “Deadly Dozen” data science mistakes—the costly errors that derail otherwise promising analytics projects. Last time, in Mistake 5...

Dr. John Elder

Vice President and Technical Fellow for Data Science

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Data Science Mistake 5 – Listen Only to the Data

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Data Science Mistake 4 – Aim at the Wrong Target

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Data Science Mistake 3 – Rely on One Technique

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Data Science Mistake 2 – Focus on Training

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Data Science Mistake 1 – Lack of Crucial Data

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The “Deadly Dozen” Data Science Mistakes: An Introduction

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MANTECH DEADLY DOZEN DATA SCIENCE MISTAKES

Data Science Mistake 6 – Accept Leaks from the Future

Data Science Mistake 5 – Listen Only to the Data

Data Science Mistake 4 – Aim at the Wrong Target

Data Science Mistake 3 – Rely on One Technique

Data Science Mistake 2 – Focus on Training

Data Science Mistake 1 – Lack of Crucial Data

The “Deadly Dozen” Data Science Mistakes: An Introduction