Small Data vs. Big Data: Why Small Data Beats Big Data (Sometimes) If you’ve been hanging around the data world for more than five minutes, you’ve heard the term “Big Data” whispered like it’s some kind of magic spell. People talk about it like it’s the only thing that matters. And then there’s also a … Read more
Data Analysis Case Studies: from NASA to Coke Reviewing real-world Data Analysis Case Studies: from NASA to Coke is the best way to transition from a technical beginner to a strategic Reporting Analyst. While many people focus on learning tools like Power BI or SQL, these legendary stories from NASA, Coke, and PepsiCo prove that … Read more
Data-Driven vs Data-Inspired Analysis In the modern business landscape, we are often told that “data is king.” However, as any seasoned Data Analyst knows, simply having data isn’t enough; the way you apply that data determines the success of your strategy. Most professionals fall into one of two camps: Data-Driven vs Data-Inspired. Understanding the nuances … Read more
A Real-World SMART Framework Case Study Finding a real-world SMART Framework Case Study is the best way to move from theory to practice in data analytics. In this deep dive, we look at how to define a business task for a professional media pivot. In the world of professional reporting, we call this “The Vague … Read more
Data Analytics Problem Types Data analytics is a lot like being a detective. You aren’t just plugging numbers into a spreadsheet to see what happens; you are hunting for a specific answer to a specific problem. But here is a secret: almost every business problem falls into one of six buckets. Once you identify which … Read more
Data Fairness, the compass of data analysis We’ve all seen it: a report comes out, the numbers look “correct,” but the conclusion feels… off. In the world of data, if your analysis isn’t objective, it isn’t just wrong—it’s potentially harmful. That is where Data Fairness comes in. Data Fairness means ensuring your analysis doesn’t create … Read more
Confession: I thought mastering VBA and Power Query was enough to succeed as a Reporting Analyst. I was wrong. Discover the real Reporting Analyst Roadmap—where project strategy and stakeholder management matter more than the tools you use.