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The majority of IAA students go on to work in data analyst or data scientist-type roles. Although we receive training to be qualified for both, the actual job responsibilities and experiences have notable differences. Knowing how these roles are different can help students figure out what appeals to them more. Continue reading Data Analyst vs Data Scientist… what’s the difference?
The goal of a data professional is to present correct and actionable insights. The transformation from data artist to data scientist begins not with code or math, but with the words we use to describe our findings. In my military service, I had to review intelligence reports with junior analysts. Continue reading Why Lingo Matters in Analytics
What’s an actor doing in an analytics program? A lot, actually, and there’s more overlap between the job requirements of these two careers than one might think. On the surface, it’s difficult to imagine someone who prefers applause and a spotlight sitting in front of a computer beneath fluorescents. I Continue reading Turning Presentations into Performances
The ability to take notes effectively is one of the most important and frequently used skills a student can have. We are always searching for tools that can help us record information from lectures and then retrieve that information later for studying. I recently started using one such tool called Continue reading How to use Obsidian to Power Up your Note-Taking Game