Curiosity:
Data science starts with a question. The best scientists are driven by genuine curiosity — they are not satisfied with surface-level answers and keep digging until the data tells a coherent story.

Storytelling with Data:
Numbers alone rarely change minds. Data scientists need to translate complex findings into clear, compelling narratives for business leaders who are not technical — using visualisations and plain language to make insights actionable.

Scepticism:
Correlation is not causation. Good data scientists question their own findings, test alternative explanations, and resist the temptation to see patterns where there are none — especially when the results look too neat. 

Collaboration:
Data science does not happen in isolation. Scientists work closely with business stakeholders, engineers, and analysts — translating business questions into data problems and data findings into business actions.