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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.

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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August 5, 2019

Is a Data Analytics Bootcamp Worth It?

Wondering whether or not a data analytics bootcamp is worth it? Here we explore whether a bootcamp or other educational offering is the right move for you.

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May 20, 2019

How To Tell Stories with Data: 5 Tips

Data analysts can use these four tips to help present their data in a way that is compelling to any audience.

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April 29, 2019

10 Careers for People Who Love Math

If you love working with numbers, you're not locked into a career as a mathematician. Explore the 10 most popular careers in mathematics.

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April 17, 2019

What Does a Data Analyst Do?

A data analyst's responsibilities include helping business leaders make important decisions. It’s a role in high demand with opportunities for growth.

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June 13, 2018

Communicating with Data: Communicate More Effectively with Team Members

For data analysts to effect change, they need to learn how to effectively communicate with members of their organization who don’t work closely with data. Here's how they can become "bilingual."

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June 8, 2018

Data Analysis & Project Management: Benefits Of Management Techniques

For data analysts to truly affect change and have an influence over the business strategy of their organization, they have to get better at tying the phases of analytics projects to the phases of project management.

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October 4, 2017

Contemplating a Career in Data Analysis? One Practitioner’s Perspective

Jean-Patrick Tsang, president of Bayser Consulting, highlights the power and influence of data.

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