Remember, scaling isn't just about doing things faster; it's about building systems. This means choosing the right statistical tool for the job and then automating it so it can run reliably and repeatedly without manual effort.
This combination is how you multiply your impact as an analyst.
Engagement Message
What is the biggest barrier to automating more of your work?
Type
Sort Into Boxes
Practice Question
Let's review automation. Sort these tasks into 'Automate' or 'Keep Manual'.
Labels
- First Box Label: Automate
- Second Box Label: Keep Manual
First Box Items
- Weekly KPI report
- Daily data refresh
- Monthly dashboard
- Standard compliance check
Second Box Items
- New strategy session
- Investigate anomaly
- Explore new data
- Ad-hoc deep dive
Type
Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
Let's practice choosing the right advanced method. Swipe left for problems suited for regression, and right for time series analysis.
Labels
- Left Label: Use Regression
- Right Label: Use Time Series
Left Label Items
- Understanding how ad spend and price affect sales
- Isolating the impact of a new feature on user engagement
- Measuring the effect of promotions on revenue
- Determining drivers of customer satisfaction scores
Right Label Items
- Forecasting monthly active users for the next year
- Separating seasonal sales spikes from long-term growth
