Business intelligence Analyst Flashcards
What is a Business Intelligence Analyst?
A business intelligence analyst, also known as a BI analyst, primarily uses data to help businesses navigate daily decisions.
What kind of datasets do BI analysts gather and organize?
BI analysts gather and organize datasets such as revenue, sales, market trends, or customer engagement metrics.
What is one of the primary functions of a BI analyst?
One of the primary functions of a BI analyst is locating patterns or other trends that correlate to potential areas of improvement.
What are some responsibilities of a BI analyst?
Reporting: Creating reports based on certain findings, which organizations use to make decisions
Forecasting: Utilizing historical data to forecast future trends to identify potential risks and opportunities within organizations; additionally, Bl analysts can utilize forecasting beyond the structure of their organization for various services and products
Dashboard creation: Creating dashboards to provide real-time access to key performance indicators (KPIs), which helps business leaders identify areas within the business that may require attention
Data analysis: After data is collected, analyzing the data to identify certain trends and possible patterns
Data collection: Responsibility for the collection of data from various sources, which can include third-party sources, external databases, and internal systems
Data governance: Ensuring the data is accurate and secure, which includes reviewing quality data standards, reviewing data security measures, and monitoring data usage
