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Discovering skills of the data analyst
From the course: Learning Data Analytics: 1 Foundations
Discovering skills of the data analyst
- [Instructor] If a carpenter is starting a woodworking project, they don't just show up with a hammer. They have a set of tools at their disposal. Some tools, like a hammer and a nail gun, are similar in nature, but they might choose different tools based on the scenario that they're facing. A seasoned carpenter is not only leveraging tools but also leveraging their experiences over time. So the carpenter has learned not only what tool to use but what tool is best for the job at hand. When someone is new to a trade, like an apprentice, they haven't amassed a tool set of a seasoned professional and they don't have all of those experiences to leverage. So here we go. We've so far defined data analysis. We talked about how, in some ways, we're all analyzing data. We discussed the organizational roles and also some job roles. Let's dive into the skills of a data analyst. And keep in mind, you might be a seasoned professional or you may just be the apprentice. The skills required are not…
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