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Data Analysis

Sarah Schaeffer
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Sarah Schaeffer
Data Analysis Techdegree Graduate 11,564 Points
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Sarah Schaeffer
Data Analysis Techdegree Graduate 11,564 Points

which track to take first

I am currently interested in data analyst and data science. Which track is the best to take first in learning this new skill? I am completely new at this type of skill and want to take the best route possible. Should I take coding for beginners first then head into data analyst and then data science? Also should I only add Python if I want to go into data science?

2 Answers

Rachel Johnson
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Hey Sarah Schaeffer , great question! I'm glad to see that you're interested in going down the Data path.

Data Analysis Fundamentals will give you an overall idea of Data Analysis as a field, and will not go into much coding. It focuses on using Google Sheets to talk about data analysis concepts and I think it's a great dive into the concepts without getting too much into the code.

Data Science Fundamentals will further these concepts in a Python/programming way. Python is introduced and taught in a very fundamental way, so don't feel like you need to learn to code first.

I would recommend Data Analysis Fundamentals first to understand the concept, and then Data Science Fundamentals to dive into the practical.

Good luck!

Sarah Schaeffer
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Sarah Schaeffer
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Sarah Schaeffer
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Sarah Schaeffer
Data Analysis Techdegree Graduate 11,564 Points

Thank you so much Rachel Johnson for this information and sorry it took me so long to respond. I chose to go through with the Data Analysis Techdegree Program and learning so much new information.