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Data Analitics 2

The document discusses the key aspects of being a data analyst including understanding problems, preparing and processing data, analyzing results, sharing findings, and taking action. It also covers common data analysis techniques like making predictions, categorizing data, identifying patterns, and discovering connections. Finally, it discusses important considerations for data analysis like quantitative vs qualitative data and communicating results effectively to stakeholders.

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Data Analitics 2

The document discusses the key aspects of being a data analyst including understanding problems, preparing and processing data, analyzing results, sharing findings, and taking action. It also covers common data analysis techniques like making predictions, categorizing data, identifying patterns, and discovering connections. Finally, it discusses important considerations for data analysis like quantitative vs qualitative data and communicating results effectively to stakeholders.

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think about the word “data.

” What does it mean to


you?
Although it’s clear that data is a major part of a data analyst’s job, it’s only part of the big
picture. The other part is problem solving. Being a successful data analyst means
understanding that each problem is unique and working methodically to solve that problem
with data.

There are six data analysis phases that will help you make seamless
: decisions

Step 1: Ask

Define the problem, fully understand the stakeholder’s expectations, and see the
whole situation in context.

Step 2: Prepare
What metrics to measure , Locate data in your database , Create security measures to protect
that data

Step 3: Process
find incorrectly entered data, check for extra spaces, Removing repeated entries , Checking as
much as possible for bias in the data

Step 4: Analyze
Perform calculations , Combine data from multiple sources , Create tables with your
results

Step 5: Share
Make better decisions , Lead to stronger outcomes , Successfully communicate your findings

Step 6: Act
Organizing available information , Revealing gaps and opportunities , Identifying your
options

Data analysts typically work with six problem types :

Making predictions :
Using data to make an informed decision about how things may be in the future
Categorizing things :
Assigning data to different groups based on common features

Spotting something unusual


Identifying data that is different from the norm
Identifying themes
Grouping categorized data into broaded consepts
Discovering connections
Finding similar challenges faced by different entities and combining data and
insights to address them
Finding patterns
using historical data to understand what happened in the past and is therefore likely to happen
again in the future

Examples of SMART questions :

 Specific: Does the question focus on a particular feature?


 Measurable: Does the question include a feature rating system?
 Action-oriented: Does the question influence creation of different or new
feature packages?
 Relevant: Does the question identify which feature is significance to the
problem
 Time-bound: specify the time to be studied

Quantitative data :
Specific and objective measures of numerical facts ( what ? how many ? how often ? )

Qualitative data :
Subjective or explanatory measures of qualities and characteristics ( why?)

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Report : static collection of data given to stakeholders periodically


Pros: cons:
High-level historical data continue maintenance

Easy to design less visually appealing

Pre_cleaned and stored data

Dachpoard : monitors live , incoming data

Pros : cons:
Dynamice , automatice and interactive labor_intensive design
More stackholder access can be confusing
Low maintainace potentially uncleaned data

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Small data Big data
Describes a data set made up of
Describes large, less-specific data sets that
specific metrics over a short, well-
cover a long time period
defined time period
Usually organized and analyzed in
Usually kept in a database and queried
spreadsheets
Likely to be used by small and
Likely to be used by large organizations
midsize businesses
Simple to collect, store, manage, Takes a lot of effort to collect, store,
sort, and visually represent manage, sort, and visually represent
Usually needs to be broken into smaller
Usually already a manageable size
pieces in order to be organized and
for analysis
analyzed effectively for decision-making

Mathematical thinking :
Looking at problem logically breaking it step by step , see the relationship
of patterns in data , figure out the best tools and choose the best logical
approach

Spreadsheet tasks:
Organize data (pivot table , sort and filter)
Calculate data (formulas , functions)

Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets are very similar in terms of


calculations, formulas, functions, and many other features. But there are
some differences, which can make it tricky to switch from one to the
other.

Some common functions : (sum , min , max , count , average )


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Before solving a problem , understand it :


 A lot of time usually spend solving the wrong problem or they don’t
have the right data
 Data analysts aren’t always given the complete picture at the start of
a project
 A big part of their job is to develop a structured approach and use
critical thinking to find best solution
 To successfully solve a problem you need to train your brain to think
structurally
Structured thinking : the process of recognizing the current
problem or situation , organizeing available information, revealing
gaps and opportunities, and identifying the options
It having a clear list of what expected to deliver, a timeline for major
tasks , and checkpoints

Staying objective :
 Conclusions can be influenced by your own conscious and
subconscious biases (cultural , social and market norm)
If the analysis is not objective , the conclusions can be misleading.
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Stakeholders:
People that invested time , interest, and recourses into projects you
will be working on as a data analyst.
Turnover rate
.The rate at which employees leave a company
:Focus on what matters
?Who are the primary and secondary stakeholders 
? Who is managing the data 
? Where can you go for help 

Before you communicate, put a presentation, send an email or even tell


: a joke , think about
Who your audience is
What they already know
What they need to know
?How you can communicate that effectively to them

.A good example of an email : short and to the point , polite and well-writing

Understanding the stakeholders needs and setting expectations clearly,


outline the problem , challenges , potential solutions and timeframe, you
: can balance
. speed and accuracy, put the data in context and fid the story it is telling

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: Variables considered when sharing data

when you successfully deliver data to you team , and they have all the _
information they need , you can ensure that they are able to make the best
. possible decisions

:there are some simple things you do for great meetings _

Come prepared 
Be on time 
Pay attention 
Ask questions 
: Do
Bring what you need 
Read the meeting agenda 
Prepare notes and presentations 
Be ready to answer questions 

Regular meetings also make it easier to reach team goals , with _


everyone on the same page , the team will be in the best position to help
.each other when you run into problem

:And don’t
Show you are unprepared 
Arrive late 
Be distracted 

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