Data science encompasses a wide range of methods whose terms often appear unconnected. This taxonomy arranges twenty core methods on the model of the chemical periodic table. It enables a structured analysis of projects, product demonstrations and proposed solutions: which methods are applied, how they interact and which are missing.
Quantum appendix: methods beyond classical computing, set apart like the lanthanides
No official periodic table of data science exists. The present arrangement is a deliberately chosen taxonomy intended for orientation rather than as a normative classification. It comprises 20 elements across five maturity stages and five activities, together with a quantum extension.
Herco, A. (2026). The periodic table of data science (Version 1). 13PM NETWORK. https://13pm.network/periodic-table
Amir Herco
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Guiding principle: bringing data to life, that is, arranging and connecting data so that their relationships become visible.
Comments, corrections and suggestions for further elements are expressly welcome.
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