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.
March 10, 2020
How to Craft an Impactful Data Analyst Resumé
Learn how a well-crafted resumé can help set you apart when applying for a coveted data analytics role.
moreFebruary 18, 2020
What is Learning Analytics & How Can it Be Used?
Explore how the field of learning analytics uses data analysis to understand learning and make a difference in the future of education.
moreJanuary 23, 2020
7 Must-Have Skills For Data Analysts
Learn the seven most important skills every data analyst should have in order to stay competitive in the job market.
moreJanuary 22, 2020
5 Reasons SQL Is The Need-to-Know Skill For Data Analysts
Explore the top five reasons why SQL is considered the must-know tool among data professionals today.
moreDecember 30, 2019
How to Break Into a Career in Sports Analytics
Learn how one Northeastern alum combined his passion for sports and interest in numbers to turn them into a full-time sports analytics career.
moreNovember 29, 2019
The Biggest Data Analytics Challenges of 2022
Explore the data analytics challenges facing this ever-evolving field in 2022.
moreOctober 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.
moreOctober 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.
moreSeptember 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.
moreAugust 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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