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| ryan | musings | I got a message on LinkedIn from a former colleague of my from [Arizona Priority Care](https://azprioritycare.com) asking me: > Wanted to pick your brain on something. what do you think the outlook is for > a data analyst? Debating a masters program in that and covers a few things > but also includes certifications in SAS. Trying to decide if that will “pay > off” in the long run or if I should explore different disciplines. This was a **really** good question and I thought about it a bit. My response was: > I think Data Analysis (or Data Science, or Analytics) are all going to play > a huge role in business going forward and that it would be a smart move to > get a masters degree in one of those. I would avoid any certification > programs though, just because they can be less rigorous and don’t seem to > have the same weight as a full degree. > > SAS is an interesting language, but I’d investigate what companies use SAS > and make sure that you’d like to work for them (or in the industry). Many > companies are turning towards open source Data Analytics tools (like R and > Python). But in general, don’t get too hung up on the tool (SAS, Python, R) > but really understand what you’re doing with them. Why would I choose this > Standard Regression over Two Stage Least Squares. When do I wan to use a > Logistics regression model and why. What does the output tell me, and what > is it missing. > > Developing that understanding will allow you to really standout. > > Good luck with your decision. Let me know which direction you decide to go > in, > > Best, > > Ryan I hope that I was able to help my former colleague and was super happy that he reached out to me. I wanted to write this into a more public form just in case in helps someone, or just in case I look back on it at some point and it helps me. | 2020-02-15 | getting-asked-for-advice-on-being-a-data-analyst | I got a message on LinkedIn from a former colleague of my from [Arizona Priority Care](https://azprioritycare.com) asking me: > Wanted to pick your brain on something. what do you think the outlook is for > a data analyst? Debating a masters program in that and covers a few things > but also includes … | Getting asked for Advice on being a Data Analyst | https://www.ryancheley.com/2020/02/15/getting-asked-for-advice-on-being-a-data-analyst/ |