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In the fast growing world of data
analytics, the role of the data analyst has become crucial. This is because
data has become one of the most valuable asset of a company. Due to the fact,
that the data science tools you will utilize differ depending on the role,
firm, or industry; we will focus on skills rather than common technologies.
There are 8 main skills that a data analyst should
possess apart from the main programming languages that they are required to
learn.
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Preparation
and cleaning of data
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Exploration
and analysis of data
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Knowledge
of statistics
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Ability
to create data visualisations
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Creating
reports and dashboards
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Communication
skills and writing skills
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Knowledge
of the domain
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Ability
to solve problems when they arise
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