Data Scientist vs Data Analyst - Which Is Right For You? (2024)

What's the difference between Data Science and Data Analytics? Both roles are in huge demand at the moment, so let’s define what they are and outline the key differences, so that you can make an informed decision!

In this video, William will give you an overview of what data analytics and data science are, what skills are involved, what are the day-to-day responsibilities, and how both professions differ.

Do you already have a preference in one of these disciplines? Comment whether data analytics or data science has peaked your interest and why down below!

Here are the points we’ll cover:

(00:00) Introduction
(00:38) What is Data Science?
(01:54) What is Data Analytics?
(03:28) Key differences between data analytics and data science
(05:40) Key Takeaways
(06:32) Outro + Next steps

Thanks for watching!

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Data Analytics vs Data Science: Key Differences (2022):

[karenzhou]

In other words, a data scientist has all the skills of a data analyst but not as specialized, but a data analyst cannot perform all the tasks of a data scientist.

[louissunday]

You made understanding these concepts easy, I've been struggling with this for a long time now.
Thanks alot

[iman]

Wow you broke the comparison down so easily. Thank you for helping me to understand this 🎉

[comfortagangan]

Thank you so much! I'm going to take the course. I've been planning to start my career in Data Analytics

[hakkunamatata]

im now a data analyst in a company in bengaluru and planning to do masters in data scientist in UK ...hope everything goes well❤❤

[yilinmichel]

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION. CLEAR, SIMPLE, PRECISE...
CONGRATULATIONS!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[citizendevelopmentacademy]

Thanks! A very nice intro and detailed explanation of the differences!

[riccardoantoniolli]

Considering studying data science and your video has been of great help!Thanks!!

[مهاجر-لغ]

Yes, I enjoyed the video a lot and benefited from the information provided. Thank you very much

[boatengampofoacquaye]

perfect explanation. thanks for making it very simple to understand

[chideraazubuike]

THhNAK YOU SO MUCH SIR. I WAS CLARIFIED ABOUT THE SUBJECT MATTER.

[tamhaye]

Thanks a bunch Career Foundry! I just signed up for this course & I could not be more excited than I am now!

[jesielguzman]

Wow, this video is very insightful to say the least, thank you!!

[maxwellnyamukunda]

So eye opening. Can you establish difference between data science and big data science. I'm bit confused as there is Master's in science degree in big data science can you ventilate the relevance of this degree and it's difference with Master's in science degree in data science. Thanks

[damianooi]

As a non-IT background person, which one i should go for..? data analytic? i am keen to get into Data studies but not sure

[danieljulia]

If I'm not good with numbers and statistics is good to go for data analytics

[bastianogr]

This was incredibly helpful. While I'm still insecure, whether getting into IT is a conquerable task for me at all, I do know now, that my direction would clearly be Data Analytics, since it suits my personality much better than Data Science. Thank you for the intriguing insight.

[fayrouz]

Could Data Analyst be a Part-time Job?! and how long could I take to be a Pro in Data Analyst?

[priscfor]

What’s the difference between data analytics and data analysis?

[basicprogrammer]

Would you say that a Data Scientist is better suited for financial markets, especially using large amounts of historical stock, bond, and options data?