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Blog Category: Data Analytics

Understanding Data Science Roles: Who Does What?

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Today’s world revolves around data—there’s no getting around that fact. Every time we use our smartphones or log into our computers, we leave a trail of data behind us. That data holds key insights into our behavior, our likes and dislikes, and the products we purchase. How do businesses make sense of all that data?…

The 8 Must-Have Data Analyst Skills

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Many organizations today depend heavily on data regarding their customers, clients, products, operations, and market. There is now an unprecedented shift in how data is accelerating business transformation, and with that we see more and more organizations requiring talented and qualified professionals who can extract information, analytics, and insights from complex data. But what skills…

5 Weeks In: Wenbin Zhao’s Thoughts

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About five and a half weeks ago, I posted my first thought on starting at the Data Analytics and Visualization Boot Camp at Texas McCombs. It generated a lot of interest, and I often get questions from my cohorts and colleagues about what I’ve learned and how I feel about the program. Now that we…

4 Books Every Data Analyst Should Read

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  Data analytics isn’t easy, but there are some pretty awesome resources out there to help make it easier. If you’re interested in learning data analytics or if you’ve been in the field for a while, we’ve put together a list of a few must-read books just for you. Check them out:   1. Data…