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Data Analyst

 
Background
Data analysts collect, process, and examine large amounts of information to help businesses make better decisions. They use computer tools and maths to spot patterns and trends in data, then create clear reports and visualisations to explain what they've found. Every day might involve cleaning messy data, running analyses, creating charts, and presenting findings to managers or clients.
Publications
Harvard Business ReviewTowards Data Science
Books
FreakonomicsThinking with DataThe Signal and the Noise
Movies
The Social NetworkMoneyball
Key Figures
Nate SilverSheryl SandbergDJ PatilHilary Mason
Classification
SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference5.55, 519.5For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Business AnalystData SpecialistAnalytics ProfessionalInsights Analyst
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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