What Is the Difference Between a Data Analyst and a Data Scientist?

We learned about LightsOnData from Thom Ives, PhD.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DATA ANALYST AND A DATA SCIENTIST?

Let's look at the scope, skills, education, and salary of a data analyst vs. a data scientist and see which one would be a better fit for you. Let's finally understand what is the difference between a data analyst and a data scientist.

0:00 Intro & main takeaways
1:14 Learnings from 100 job descriptions
2:29 Scope of work
6:10 Skills required
8:45 Education & experience
9:39 Salary expectations
10:14 Conclusion

Our mission here at LightsOnData is to:

1️⃣ Provide current and future data professionals with increased knowledge and better understanding of data governance, data management, and data storytelling.

2️⃣ Provide simple, fun, and engaging, as well as thorough explanations, teachings, and advice on important, but otherwise boring and dry topics of the data world.

3️⃣ Put the lights on data-focused organizations and products by helping them get more exposure on social media.