Analytics
Due to advancements in technology, society generates huge swaths of data on a daily basis. Armed with the right knowledge, skills, and tools, an individual or organization can harness this data to draw conclusions that enable smarter business decisions. Below, we have gathered relevant articles, tips, interviews, and how-to guides to help you better understand the role that data plays in business to help you advance your analytics career.
October 22, 2024
What Does a Data Scientist Do?
Explore the role of a data scientist—including responsibilities, job outlook, salaries, and required skills—and learn how to advance in the field.
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October 21, 2024
Data-Driven Decision Making: A Primer for Beginners
What is data-driven decision making? Here, we discuss what it means to be data-driven and how to use data to inform organizational decisions.
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October 21, 2024
What Is Health Informatics?
Jay Spitulnik, associate teaching professor and director of Northeastern's MS in Health Informatics, shares his expertise on emerging industry trends and how students can prepare for health informatics careers.
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August 8, 2024
What Does a Data Analyst Do?
A data analyst's responsibilities include helping business leaders make important decisions. It’s a role in high demand with opportunities for growth.
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July 24, 2024
The Top 10 Highest-Paying Big Data Careers
Demand for professionals with advanced Big Data skills is on the rise. Here’s a look at the highest paying Big Data careers today.
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July 9, 2024
7 Must-Have Skills for Data Analysts
Learn the seven most important skills every data analyst should have to stay competitive in the job market.
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July 9, 2024
Data Analytics vs. Data Science: A Breakdown
How do data analytics and data science compare? Learn how data analysts and data scientists differ, and how to choose the right career path for you.
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July 1, 2024
6 Top Careers in Healthcare Informatics
Interested in pursuing a career in health informatics? Here’s a look at six of the top health informatics careers you may want to consider.
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June 29, 2024
10 Careers for People Who Love Math
If you love working with numbers, you're not locked into a career as a mathematician. Here are 10 of the most popular math careers today.
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March 11, 2022
Data Analyst vs. Business Analyst: What's the Difference?
Though data analysts and business analysts both work with data, what they do with it is very different. Here’s how to choose the right career for you.
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