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  1. Feb 26th, 2025, 04:30 AM #1
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    Business Analyst vs. Data Analyst: What's the Difference??

    Can someone clarify the difference between a Business Analyst (BA) and a Data Analyst (DA)? While both roles seem to focus on data, the job functions seem a bit different. I would love to hear what you think are the key distinctions.
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    Re: Business Analyst vs. Data Analyst: What's the Difference??

    The question has nothing to do with VB.NET development and barely anything to do with development at all. Moved from VB.NET to General Developer.
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    Re: Business Analyst vs. Data Analyst: What's the Difference??

    A Business Analyst focuses on understanding business needs and using data to provide strategic recommendations to address those needs. A Data Analyst primarily focuses on collecting and analysing data to extract insights and identify patterns. Essentially, a Business Analyst uses data to solve business problems, while a Data Analyst is more focused on the technical aspects of data collection and analysis.
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    Re: Business Analyst vs. Data Analyst: What's the Difference??

    my POV
    BA = "Judges" Data according to Business-Rules. A BA would say "That's good Business"
    DA = "Judges" Data on e.g. Consistency. A DA would never say "That's good Business"
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