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What a Data Analyst Does
A data analyst usually performs:
Data Collection – gather data from Excel, websites, databases, or software.
Data Cleaning – remove errors, duplicates, and missing values.
Data Analysis – use formulas, SQL, or tools to calculate results.
Data Visualization – create charts, dashboards, and reports.
Reporting – explain what the numbers mean for the business.
Common Tools
Excel – formulas, pivot tables, charts
SQL – query data from databases
Power BI – interactive dashboards
Tableau – data visualization
Python – advanced analysis (later stage)
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