Analytics
Due to advancements in technology, society generates huge swaths of data on a daily basis. Armed with the right knowledge, skills, and tools, an individual or organization can harness this data to draw conclusions that enable smarter business decisions. Below, we have gathered relevant articles, tips, interviews, and how-to guides to help you better understand the role that data plays in business to help you advance your analytics career.
November 29, 2019
The Biggest Data Analytics Challenges of 2020
Explore the data analytics challenges facing this ever-evolving field in 2020.
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October 29, 2019
What is Statistical Modeling For Data Analysis?
Data analysis relies on statistical modeling. Learn more about the role that statistical modeling plays in data analysis, including key techniques.
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October 28, 2019
Predictive Analytics: What It Is & Why It Matters
Explore the ways data is being used to make predictions that affect business decisions across industries.
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October 4, 2019
Spotify: Big Data Shows Big Results
Explore the ways that big data gathered through Spotify impacts listeners' experiences, the company's marketing techniques, and more.
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September 27, 2019
Faculty Spotlight: Amanda Welsh, PhD
Learn more about Amanda Welsh, Professor of Practice for Northeastern's Master of Professional Studies in Analytics program.
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August 28, 2019
Data Analytics vs. Data Science: A Breakdown
How do data analytics and data science compare? Learn how data analysts and data scientists differ, and how to choose the right career path for you.
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August 22, 2019
Data-Driven Decision Making: A Primer for Beginners
What is data-driven decision making? Here, we discuss what it means to be data-driven and how to use data to inform organizational decisions.
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August 17, 2019
R vs. Excel: What's the Difference?
R and Excel are both useful data analytics tools, but have distinct functionality. Learn about their unique features and which is the right tool to help you solve your current data analysis problem.
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August 16, 2019
How Much Do Data Analysts Make? Salary, Demand, and Defining Skills of the Industry
Salaries for data analysts are growing. Learn more about what the role entails and how you can set yourself up to meet the demand.
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August 14, 2019
How to Get Into Analytics: 5 Steps to Transition Careers
Considering a career in analytics? Here are 5 steps that you can use to reach your personal and professional goals by breaking into analytics.
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