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.
January 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.
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December 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.
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November 29, 2019
The Biggest Data Analytics Challenges of 2022
Explore the data analytics challenges facing this ever-evolving field in 2022.
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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 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 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 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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August 5, 2019
Is a Master’s in Analytics Worth It?
The short answer: “Yes.” The benefits of the degree are enough to set any graduate on a path toward success.
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