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68: Difference between Data Science and Data Analytics

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Jul 26, 2023
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INSIGHT

Overlap Between Data Science & Analytics

  • Data analytics and data science overlap significantly but differ mainly in predictive modeling.
  • Data science includes predicting future outcomes, while analytics often focuses on past data.
ANECDOTE

Book Sales Analytics Example

  • In a book company, descriptive analytics show past sales numbers, while diagnostic analytics explain sales reasons.
  • Predictive analytics forecast future sales, and prescriptive analytics suggest actions to maximize sales.
ADVICE

Who Does What in Analytics?

  • Data analysts typically handle descriptive and diagnostic analytics with tools like Excel and Tableau.
  • Data scientists usually build predictive models and are more equipped to handle prescriptive analytics.
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