Overview

Data Analytics is the science of analyzing raw data to make conclusions about that information. It involves applying an algorithmic or mechanical process to derive insights and is used in many industries to allow organizations to make better business decisions.

Types of Analytics

  • Descriptive: What happened?
  • Diagnostic: Why did it happen?
  • Predictive: What will happen?
  • Prescriptive: How can we make it happen?

Tools

  • SQL
  • Python/R
  • Tableau
  • Power BI

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