Discussion Prompt: More about you

In this program, you’ve learned about analytical skills, analytical thinking, and data-driven decision-making. Given that knowledge, which of your skills or ways of thinking do you think will make you a successful data analyst?

Your response can be two or more paragraphs (100-150 words total). When you're done submitting your response, visit the discussion forum to read what other learners have written, and respond to at least two of them with your own thoughts.

Practice Quiz: Test your knowledge on outcomes

Question 1

Fill in the blank: Curiosity, understanding context, and having a technical mindset are all examples of _____ used in data-driven decision-making.

A. thought processes

B. business strategies

C. data models

D. analytical skills

The correct answer is D. analytical skills. Explain: Curiosity, understanding context, and having a technical mindset are all examples of analytical skills used to make data-driven decisions.

Question 2

Surveying customers about their preferences and using that information to inform business strategy is an example of data-driven decision-making. True or False?

• True
• False

It is true. Explain: Surveying customers about their preferences and using that information to inform business strategy is an example of data-driven decision-making.

Question 3

In data analysis, which analytical skill involves the management of people, processes, and tools?

A. Data design

B. Data analytics

C. Data strategy

D. Data control

The correct answer is C. Data strategy. Explain: Data strategy involves the management of the people, processes, and tools.