Technology
Data Analyst
Use data to help people spot patterns and make informed decisions.
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Career overview
Data analysts organize information, look for patterns, and explain what the evidence may show. The questions and tools vary by team and subject area.
Typical responsibilities
- Clarify the question to investigate
- Organize and check data
- Look for patterns and limits
- Explain findings with charts or writing
Possible education paths
- Data science, statistics, or computing study
- Applied projects and short courses
- Subject-specific routes such as business or science
Routes and requirements can vary by location and employer.
Work environments
- Businesses
- Research groups
- Public services
- Remote teams
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