Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist: Breaking Down the Roles [VIDEO]

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You’ve heard the terms data analyst and data scientist tossed around, but do you know the difference? These two roles are often used interchangeably and sound similar, but they actually have some key distinctions. Let's break down these roles.

[Video thumbnail] Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist Breaking Down the Roles

You might've heard the terms data analyst and data scientist tossed around, but do you know the difference? These two roles are often used interchangeably and sound similar, but they actually have some key distinctions. Let's break down these roles in this video.

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