Analyzing Data

Alicia loved fantasy football: she could easily spend hours going through the background information on players, coaches, and team performance to make solid predictions and build out winning strategies.

Data analysis is the ability to gather, inspect, transform, analyze and draw practical conclusions from data, as well as communicate data findings to others.

Content Library: Analyzing Data
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Learn how to think the way mathematicians do – a powerful cognitive process developed over thousands of years.

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    3 simple ways to start seeing science in the world around us

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    A quick guide to check on some of the most important aspects of business analysis skills

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    D3 for Data Scientists, Part I: A re-usable template for combining R and D3 to build interactive visualizations

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    How to Become a Top Level Data Scientist - Learn What to Expect, How to be Prepared, How to Stand Out and More...

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    The world of e-Commerce brings new opportunities and challenges for your business. It helps you sell to more consumers all over the world, with more products and services. You can be open to online shoppers 24-7, 365 days a year. But, factor in high levels of competition. And, factor in set-up and integration with key systems like digital marketing, supply chain, IT and customer service.

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    A mind map to help teachers design experiences that encourage learners to take risks

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    Whenever we make a mistake, we're faced with a choice: we can choose not to admit that something is wrong, which may doom us to repeat the same mistake in the future; we can inadvertently ignore the fact that we did something wrong; or we can figure out why we made the mistake and change our behavior so that we don't repeat it.

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    Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream.

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    An example of how the day-to-day looks for a financial analyst

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    Multiple choice quiz on ratios

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    Resources on salary, roles and more

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    In the financial services industry, one of the most coveted careers is that of the analyst.

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    The key to troubleshooting industrial equipment lies beyond the process itself. A prerequisite to troubleshooting is the knowledge and understanding of the equipment. Knowing how the equipment functions, what each component installed on the equipment is, what the component does, how the component does what it should, and how the components interact are essential in applying any troubleshooting methodology or process.

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  • Top 10 Plumbing Skills more_vert
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    So, you're thinking of becoming a plumber. What's drawing you to this trade? Maybe it's the fact that we rely so completely on water services, that good plumbers are always in demand. Or, maybe you're particularly interested in the world of plumbing fixtures, water system design, and all the new technology coming up in this field. Whatever your motivation, your first step is to consider the steps involved in plumber training, and the skills you'll need to build a successful career.

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  • 14 aspects to consider in equipment selection more_vert
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    To provide maximum value to customers, engineers must have a strong understanding of owners’ needs and the ability to evaluate key aspects of mechanical system selection to meet those needs. In other words, there is an art and science to defining and evaluating key aspects in order to choose the proper equipment.

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    Designing and installing electrical systems in all types of commercial, residential, and industrial projects, while carrying out maintenance and repairs safely and quickly.

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    A simple and clear guide to a key plumbing skill

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    Selecting a technology vendor is probably one of the most important tasks that an IT leader will undertake. It can be a complicated and emotional process if the organization lacks the right team of people who have the knowledge and expertise to undergo a successful selection process.

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