STUDENT QUESTION
Do I need to be good at maths for data analytics?
SHORT ANSWER
No. You need school maths: percentages, averages and reading a chart. Excel, SQL and Power BI do the heavy calculating for you.
Over chaiIf you can split the bill after a group lunch, you have enough maths to start.
A LITTLE MORE
A little more detail.
- The maths you will useAdding up, averages, percentages, and how much sales grew since last time. If you can work out a sale discount, you can do this.
- What the tools doExcel formulas, SQL queries and Power BI charts do the calculating, and they never get tired. Your job is to ask the right question and read the answer.
- Where the maths growsData Science & AI uses more statistics. Data analytics needs only a little maths.
- Try it nowOur free Daily Excel Challenge gives you one small formula a day, with hints if you get stuck.
LAST STOP
Try it before you decide.
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