Data analysts are responsible for the process of discovering useful information within data to support decision-making at an organization. The tasks required for this role include:
- Gathering data from internal and external sources
- Cleaning and reformatting the data
- Analyzing the data set using statistical tools to draw conclusions
- Preparing reports that effectively communicate the findings
They work with existing data to identify trends, correlations and patterns and discover new opportunities for process improvement. A data analyst differs from a data scientist by working with existing data and algorithms to solve problems and support an organization’s goals.
