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# Average |
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When focusing on data analysis, understanding key statistical concepts is crucial. Amongst these, central tendency is a foundational element. Central Tendency refers to the measure that determines the center of a distribution. The average is a commonly used statistical tool by which data analysts discern trends and patterns. As one of the most recognized forms of central tendency, figuring out the "average" involves summing all values in a data set and dividing by the number of values. This provides analysts with a 'typical' value, around which the remaining data tends to cluster, facilitating better decision-making based on existing data. |
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When focusing on data analysis, understanding key statistical concepts is crucial. Amongst these, central tendency is a foundational element. Central Tendency refers to the measure that determines the center of a distribution. The average is a commonly used statistical tool by which data analysts discern trends and patterns. As one of the most recognized forms of central tendency, figuring out the "average" involves summing all values in a data set and dividing by the number of values. This provides analysts with a 'typical' value, around which the remaining data tends to cluster, facilitating better decision-making based on existing data. |
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- [@article@How to calculate the average](https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/office/calculate-the-average-of-a-group-of-numbers-e158ef61-421c-4839-8290-34d7b1e68283#:~:text=Average%20This%20is%20the%20arithmetic,by%206%2C%20which%20is%205.) |
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- [@article@Average Formula](https://www.cuemath.com/average-formula/) |
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# Data Storage Solutions |
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As a business enterprise expands, so does its data. For data analysts, the surge in information means they need efficient and scalable data storage solutions to manage vast volumes of structured and unstructured data, collectively referred to as Big Data. Big Data storage solutions are critical in preserving the integrity of data while also providing quick and easy access to the data when needed. These solutions use software and hardware components to securely store massive amounts of information across numerous servers, allowing data analysts to perform robust data extraction, data processing and complex data analyses. There are several options, from the traditional Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) to the more recent NoSQL databases, Hadoop ecosystems, and Cloud storage solutions, each offering unique capabilities and benefits to cater for different big data needs. |
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As a business enterprise expands, so does its data. For data analysts, the surge in information means they need efficient and scalable data storage solutions to manage vast volumes of structured and unstructured data, collectively referred to as Big Data. Big Data storage solutions are critical in preserving the integrity of data while also providing quick and easy access to the data when needed. These solutions use software and hardware components to securely store massive amounts of information across numerous servers, allowing data analysts to perform robust data extraction, data processing and complex data analyses. There are several options, from the traditional Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) to the more recent NoSQL databases, Hadoop ecosystems, and Cloud storage solutions, each offering unique capabilities and benefits to cater for different big data needs. |
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- [@official@SQL Roadmap](https://roadmap.sh/sql) |
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- [@official@PostgreSQL Roadmap](https://roadmap.sh/postgresql-dba) |
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# Data Visualization with ggplot2 |
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ggplot2 is an important and powerful tool in the data analyst's toolkit, especially for visualizing and understanding complex datasets. Built within the R programming language, it provides a flexible, cohesive environment for creating graphs. The main strength of ggplot2 lies in its ability to produce sophisticated and tailored visualizations. This allows data analysts to communicate data-driven findings in an efficient and effective manner, enabling clear communication to stakeholders about relevant insights and patterns identified within the data. |
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ggplot2 is an important and powerful tool in the data analyst's toolkit, especially for visualizing and understanding complex datasets. Built within the R programming language, it provides a flexible, cohesive environment for creating graphs. The main strength of ggplot2 lies in its ability to produce sophisticated and tailored visualizations. This allows data analysts to communicate data-driven findings in an efficient and effective manner, enabling clear communication to stakeholders about relevant insights and patterns identified within the data. |
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- [@article@ggplot2 website](https://ggplot2.tidyverse.org/) |
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- [@video@Make beautiful graphs in R](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnw1xDnt_Ec) |
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# Introduction to Data Analysis |
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Data Analysis plays a crucial role in today's data-centric world. It involves the practice of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data to extract valuable insights for decision-making. A **Data Analyst** is a professional primarily tasked with collecting, processing, and performing statistical analysis on large datasets. They discover how data can be used to answer questions and solve problems. With the rapid expansion of data in modern firms, the role of a data analyst has been evolving greatly, making them a significant asset in business strategy and decision-making processes. |
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Learn more from the following resources: |
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Data Analysis plays a crucial role in today's data-centric world. It involves the practice of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data to extract valuable insights for decision-making. A **Data Analyst** is a professional primarily tasked with collecting, processing, and performing statistical analysis on large datasets. They discover how data can be used to answer questions and solve problems. With the rapid expansion of data in modern firms, the role of a data analyst has been evolving greatly, making them a significant asset in business strategy and decision-making processes. |
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# Introduction to Key Concepts for Data |
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# Introduction to Key Concepts for Data Analysts |
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In the realm of data analysis, understanding some key concepts is essential. Data analysis is the process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data to discover useful information and support decision-making. In the broadest sense, data can be classified into various types like nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio, each with a specific role and analysis technique. Higher-dimensional data types like time-series, panel data, and multi-dimensional arrays are also critical. On the other hand, data quality and data management are key concepts to ensure clean and reliable datasets. With an understanding of these fundamental concepts, a data analyst can transform raw data into meaningful insights. |
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# SQL for Data Analysts |
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Structured Query Language, or SQL, is an essential tool for every data analyst. As a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in relational database management systems, SQL allows analysts to manipulate and analyse large volumes of data efficiently. Understanding SQL allows a data analyst to extract insights from data stored in databases, conduct complex queries, and create elaborate data reports. SQL is recognized for its effectiveness in data manipulation and its compatibility with other coding languages, making it a fundamental competency in the data analytics field. |
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# Matplotlib |
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For a Data Analyst, understanding data and being able to represent it in a visually insightful form is a crucial part of effective decision-making in any organization. Matplotlib, a plotting library for the Python programming language, is an extremely useful tool for this purpose. It presents a versatile framework for generating line plots, scatter plots, histogram, bar charts and much more in a very straightforward manner. This library also allows for comprehensive customizations, offering a high level of control over the look and feel of the graphics it produces, which ultimately enhances the quality of data interpretation and communication. |
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For a Data Analyst, understanding data and being able to represent it in a visually insightful form is a crucial part of effective decision-making in any organization. Matplotlib, a plotting library for the Python programming language, is an extremely useful tool for this purpose. It presents a versatile framework for generating line plots, scatter plots, histogram, bar charts and much more in a very straightforward manner. This library also allows for comprehensive customizations, offering a high level of control over the look and feel of the graphics it produces, which ultimately enhances the quality of data interpretation and communication. |
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- [@video@Learn Matplotlib in 6 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzKy9GY12yo) |
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- [@article@Matplotlib Website](https://matplotlib.org/) |
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# Introduction to Data Analytics for Data Analysts |
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# Introduction to Data Analytics |
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Data Analytics is a core component of a Data Analyst's role. The field involves extracting meaningful insights from raw data to drive decision-making processes. It includes a wide range of techniques and disciplines ranging from the simple data compilation to advanced algorithms and statistical analysis. As a data analyst, you are expected to understand and interpret complex digital data, such as the usage statistics of a website, the sales figures of a company, or client engagement over social media, etc. This knowledge enables data analysts to support businesses in identifying trends, making informed decisions, predicting potential outcomes - hence playing a crucial role in shaping business strategies. |
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