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Also known as: analyst, business analyst, BI analyst

Data Analyst

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Definition

Data Analyst: A Data Analyst examines data to find patterns, trends, and insights that inform business decisions. Analysts build dashboards, run analyses, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations. They bridge raw data and business understanding, helping teams make data-informed decisions.

Example Usage

“Our data analyst's cohort analysis showed retention dropped for users who didn't complete onboarding in 24 hours. We prioritized onboarding improvements.”

Common Misconceptions

Analysts just make charts. Good analysts identify the right questions, not just visualize data.
More data means better decisions. Analysts help find signal in noise; data quality matters more than quantity.
Data analyst and data scientist are the same. Analysts focus on analysis; data scientists build models and algorithms.

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