data analysts
Information pattern finders
Data analysts are professionals who examine datasets to extract meaningful insights, identify patterns, and inform decision-making.
They work with spreadsheets, databases, and statistical tools to transform raw numbers into actionable information: The data analysts found that customer retention dropped sharply after the price increase.
The role bridges technical skills and business communication—analysts must both crunch numbers and explain what they mean to non-technical stakeholders.
- spreadsheetsTabular data documents
- ExcelMicrosoft's data-crunching application
- SQLDatabase manipulation language
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- metricsStandards for assessment
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