The classic venn diagram of data science is still helpful: http://drewconway.com/zia/2013/3/26/the-data-science-venn-di...
This article reads like a way to find yourself in the danger zone.
This article reads like a way to find yourself in the danger zone.
I think the key is to find the mathematics and statistics interesting because you want the [data] science to be meaningful. If that's a driving force, then you can learn math and statistics on your own (like the author did). Otherwise, yes--you will find yourself in the danger zone.