Analytics Basics

Data Analytics for Everyone: Turning Data Into Decisions Data is everywhere in our lives—sales figures, website clicks, even energy use at home. Reading numbers is not hard. The trick is to ask a simple question and use small, reliable data to answer it. This gentle approach helps you see what works and what to change. Getting started Define a clear goal, for example: increase monthly sales by 5%. Collect a tiny, reliable dataset that matters to that goal. Pick one or two simple visuals, like a line chart or a bar chart. Decide what action to take and test it for a short period. A practical example: a small cafe tracks daily sales, customers, and average ticket size. A simple chart shows weekends are busier but Mondays are slower. Action: offer a weekend promo and adjust staffing. After a few weeks, you can see if sales improved and plan the next step. ...

Data Analytics for Everyone: From Data to Insights Data analytics is not a specialist skill reserved for experts. It is a practical set of ideas that helps anyone turn numbers into useful information. With a clear goal, simple data, and easy tools, you can uncover patterns, spot problems, and make better choices in daily life, work, and school. Data comes in many forms: numbers, dates, lists, or even text. The key is to start with a question and keep data small and accurate. Even small datasets can reveal trends if you organize them in a simple way. Focus on consistent units, like dollars or counts, and check for missing values. ...