What Is Data Analytics? - A Full Introduction (2025)

We generate over 400 million terabytes of data every day—but without data analytics, it’s just noise. In this video, we break down exactly what data analytics is, how it works, and why it’s one of the most important (and in-demand) fields in today’s data-driven world.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

1️⃣ What is data analytics? – How raw data becomes valuable insights

2️⃣ The 4 types of data analytics – Descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive

3️⃣ What does a data analyst do? – Key responsibilities and impact

4️⃣ The data analytics process – From defining the question to sharing recommendations

5️⃣ Top skills for data analysts – Tools, techniques, and soft skills you’ll need

6️⃣ Industry outlook – Why data analytics is growing faster than AI

Whether you’re curious about a career in data analytics or just want to understand how data shapes the world around you, this video has you covered.

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Timestamps and Chapters:
00:00 What is Data Analytics? (2025)
00:22 The Role of Data Analytics
00:39 What is Data Analytics and how Does It Shape our world?
00:56 Real-World Applications of Data Analytics
01:38 The Power of Data-Driven Decisions
02:02 Types of Data Analytics
02:23 Descriptive and Diagnostic Analytics
02:44 Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics
03:20 What Does A Data Analyst Do?
03:50 What Is The Data Analysis Process?
04:22 Data Analysis Process Step 1: Define the Question
04:35 Data Analysis Process Step 2: Collect Relevant Data
04:47 Data Analysis Process Step 3: Clean the Data
04:57 Data Analysis Process Step 4: Analyze the Data
05:07 Data Analysis Process Step 5: Visualize the Data
05:19 Data Analysis Process Step 6: Share Recommendations
05:36 What Are The Skills Needed for Data Analysts?
05:52 The Hard Skills for Data Analysts
06:27 The Soft Skills for Data Analysts
07:09 What Is The Future of Data Analytics?

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