Do you really need to be advanced at mathematics to have a successful data career??

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No, you don't, but you need to have other marketable skills to substitute for it, like coding skills and/or knowledge of data architecture.

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I would add to that list - domain knowledge and non-technical skills like management.

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Not entirely, but some data analytics roles certainly require more math than others. A little linear algebra and variance math go a long way. Without those things you can do a lot of dashboards and rules but hard to do proper forecasting or optimization.

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No- sometimes a less technical background with strong suits in soft skills helps you stand out on a team. Problem solving, curiosity, ability to translate complex information into everyday language, and excel/viz skills can give you a robust career.

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Define “successful data career”?

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