How many postings for U.S. jobs requiring machine learning skills will be published between July 1 and September 30, 2020, inclusive?
Closed Oct 01, 2020 03:59AM UTC
Context. Job postings reflect the priorities and expectations of employers. They provide hints about future research and development.
Data and resolution details. This question is based on data from Burning Glass Technologies (2020). The date of a job posting is the date Burning Glass retrieves the data. The question resolves when CSET receives Burning Glass data through September 30, 2020.
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The answer is 39,364 job postings.
| Possible Answer | Correct? | Final Crowd Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 20,000 | 7% | |
| Between 20,000 and 35,000, inclusive | 34% | |
| More than 35,000 but less than or equal to 50,000 | 38% | |
| More than 50,000 but less than or equal to 65,000 | 14% | |
| More than 65,000 | 7% |
Crowd Forecast Profile
| Participation Level | |
|---|---|
| Number of Forecasters | 68 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 58 | |
| Number of Forecasts | 88 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 192 | |
| Accuracy | |
|---|---|
| Participants in this question vs. all forecasters | better than average |
