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A data analyst explains what happened using data. A data scientist builds models that predict what may happen next.
What analysts do
Analysts use Excel, SQL and dashboards to clean data, find patterns and report to teams.
What data scientists do
Data scientists use Python, statistics and machine learning to build and test predictive models.
Which to choose first
Many learners start with analytics, then move to data science once they are comfortable with Python and statistics.
Learn this with a trainer
Explore our Data Analytics course in Vellore or book a free demo.