hitman2911:
Being a Data Analyst is a big deal in an academic and research environment. As already stated by others, you can fit into any organisation that appreciate research and development. However, learning SPSS is just 0.1% of what it takes to be an expert.
Organisations use variety of packages eg STATA, SAS,Epiinfo,R etc.
You need to show case some formal or professional qualifications such as in statistics or data related courses in order to get most top notch jobs or else you may just be a small fish in the field.

. I want to learn STATA in lagos, Can you Help?

Being a Data Analyst in order to make a living doesn't worth the ride but developing long time career path will enable you achieve your goal. By just making a living from this field will only limit your knowledge (restricted to making a living) but building a career path in this field will motivate you to put in your all. What I am saying is that: Data analyst as an educator isn't enough, you will need to expand to other fields like Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics and other related field of interest.

Will expanding to other fields ruin your primary objective?

The answer is NO.
Expanding your horizon does not mean you will be deviated from the primary objective which is being a Data Analyst. There are areas within the aforemention fields that require data presentation, analysis and interpretation. SPSS, Eviews, EXCEL, STATA, etc. combined with Report, Proposal, Thesis and Executive Summary writing will definitely 'buy' you a living.

This could be achieved one step at a time, that is, have your focus on a particular area as a starting, build and deeply absorb yourself in it. Then, associate with the right people (management, HODs, Lecturers, staffs, Researchers, Analysts, employees, students, etc.) who can lead you to where your customer base can be found. Ensure you carry out some PERSONAL problem-solving research ranging from academic institution to organization and society at large. As a result, you will be building your own 'library' (knowledge and experience in a specific field) and to show-case what you have done (as a means of conviction and proof).

With this little piece and others view and opinions, as an Analyst or Analyst-to-be, filter out reliable and accurate information from this thread and you are good to go.

Though this might not be the best but dont relent in search for knowledge.

EastGold:
Why not?


That is what I have been doing since 2011 in Abuja here.


I married out of it and we (me, my wife, kid and parents) are feeding from it.



And mind you, I am not an 'expert'

wow, this is lovely brother... can u pm me? I want to know more about Uniabuja environment for data analysis pls

Emeritus001:
Why not, I have been into it since when I was in my final year, now still in after graduating, I'm grounded in SPSS and Eviews combined with Thesis writing for MSC, MSC, PHD. I also write journals for publication and paper for presentation. I love doing research...I need someone to partner with to expand d biz. My area of concentration is Management science and Education and some part of Social science...... Emeritus Research Institute....08100241231

wow, my powerful emeritus of our time.... no one can stop you bro.

EastGold:



Spss is the least, add STATA to it

also E-VIEW

otabuko:

Seriously, that's why I pointed to basics. Like knowing that 2 variables require t-test/chi-square. And above Anova and so on. I didn't say not knowing anything at all. Regards

Kk then. But parametric and non-parametric data should play some role. Knowing when to convert numerical to categorical to get maximum results also matters. Oh well, I am sure you mean well.

Thinking of going into learning R programming and Python as well.

If you know how much my company Data Analyst earn, you won't be asking this question

peacettw:


Kk then. But parametric and non-parametric data should play some role. Knowing when to convert numerical to categorical to get maximum results also matters. Oh well, I am sure you mean well.

Thinking of going into learning R programming and Python as well.

most of our statistics are parametric in nature. Since they always seeks to differentiate between or among groups.

funimages:
I AM CONSIDERING LEARN, SPSS FOR DATA ANALYSIS,WHERE CAN I USE IT, PLEAS ADVICE ME

Learn it and head over to fiverr or upwork and start earning big bucks

[Why not, I have been into it since when I was in my final year, now still in after graduating, I'm grounded in SPSS and Eviews combined with Thesis writing for MSC, MSC, PHD. I also write journals for publication and paper for presentation. I love doing research...I need someone to partner with to expand d biz. My area of concentration is Management science and Education and some part of Social science...... Emeritus Research Institute....08100241231

Emeritus001
what is your location. I am good in research and grounded in the use of SPSS, Eviews, Gretl etc. for data analysis on PhD dissertation. I have scholarly articles available in google scholar.

otabuko:
most of our statistics are parametric in nature. Since they always seeks to differentiate between or among groups.

Erm, that's not completely correct. Hence the need to check whether it is parametric and if not either use statistical tests for non-parametric data or log transform it

peacettw:


Erm, that's not completely correct. Hence the need to check whether it is parametric and if not either use statistical tests for non-parametric data or log transform it

Sebi you bad like this for Stat. What about a p.m from you? Waiting. Cheers.

Try Geographic information system too

hitman2911:
Being a Data Analyst is a big deal in an academic and research environment. As already stated by others, you can fit into any organisation that appreciate research and development. However, learning SPSS is just 0.1% of what it takes to be an expert.
Organisations use variety of packages eg STATA, SAS,Epiinfo,R etc.
You need to show case some formal or professional qualifications such as in statistics or data related courses in order to get most top notch jobs or else you may just be a small fish in the field.

Chairman. You need to know more than SPSS.
Data Analyst does not only work in Research environment, they are needed in all environments and the job is the future.
Here in the US, you must know Python or R. Know Excel.

Also, you master one or two software like Power Bi , Tableau and you are guaranteed $75k plus a year.

I am interested in data science/analysis. Just conclude Bsc Mathematics/Economics and no job. I have been taking some free online courses at bigdatauniversity.com that i feel might help to get some basic knowledge of the field. I can be an intern or apprentice or whatever name it is called "trainee", under anybody or organization. I am open to advice or callup.

Get the best of research in www.datavillegroup.com

That's where I got trained including field experience in the northeast Nigeria and monthly stipend for the duration of 3 months.

They got bunch of professionals in their team!

donestk:
Get the best of research in www.datavillegroup.com

That's where I got trained including field experience in the northeast Nigeria and monthly stipend for the duration of 3 months.

They got bunch of professionals in their team!

can I please have your WhatsApp contact?

donestk:
Get the best of research in www.datavillegroup.com

That's where I got trained including field experience in the northeast Nigeria and monthly stipend for the duration of 3 months.

They got bunch of professionals in their team!

This is going to be helpful. Thanks sir

funimages:
I AM CONSIDERING LEARN, SPSS FOR DATA ANALYSIS,WHERE CAN I USE IT, PLEAS ADVICE ME

I want to learn too. Any around Akure and its environs?

Acidosis:
You need to learn the rudiments of statistics and research methodology alongside. My knowledge of research methodology with basic accounting principles enable me to write business plans, conduct field surveys for business owners and research students.

Data analysis is very very broad, you can't know it all, there are hundreds of tools out there, I use Ms Excel, SPSS and one qualitative data analysis tool. I've been doing this for 4 years, and I'm not ready to quit anytime soon as no other job has offered me the earning and level of satisfaction I currently derive. Take time to build your network...some clients work with you for 2 years and even more. There's no limit to what you can achieve.

Bro, can I please have your WhatsApp number?

If you package yourself well with integrity of service, trying to add value to your customers, you will fly.

Capitabrain:
I am interested in data science/analysis. Just conclude Bsc Mathematics/Economics and no job. I have been taking some free online courses at bigdatauniversity.com that i feel might help to get some basic knowledge of the field. I can be an intern or apprentice or whatever name it is called "trainee", under anybody or organization. I am open to advice or callup.

Xup, bro? contact, please.

Yes

Oluwapresley:


Xup, bro? contact, please.

Thanks bro, tried sending u msg wit nairaland pm but its not going through
My mail is oluala10@gmail.com i will send my contact to you once i get response from thanks.

EastGold:



Spss is the least, add STATA to it

STATA is the least.. Add E-Views to it

Emeritus001:
Why not, I have been into it since when I was in my final year, now still in after graduating, I'm grounded in SPSS and Eviews combined with Thesis writing for MSC, MSC, PHD. I also write journals for publication and paper for presentation. I love doing research...I need someone to partner with to expand d biz. My area of concentration is Management science and Education and some part of Social science...... Emeritus Research Institute....08100241231

Where is your location

otabuko:

Seriously, that's why I pointed to basics. Like knowing that 2 variables require t-test/chi-square. And above Anova and so on. I didn't say not knowing anything at all. Regards

This is not true. You have to make sure the necessary assumptions (e.g distributional assumptions) are met before you decide which statistical tool to use.

@op While SPSS can fetch you good money, you can make much more if you learn R and SAS. SAS is not free but you can download the University Edition which is more than enough for learning and carrying out common analyses. If you studied statistics or a related course and want to be a good statistician and not just a data analyst, then I will advise you learn R, SAS, STATA and SPSS. Once you are good in these, others like MINITAB, EVIEWS, STATISTICA, MATLAB will be very easy to use. Your statistics, however, must be very solid. You will make a lot of money on fiverr if you know how to use R and SAS.

neighy:
make we talk serious talk ... U fit send me ur facebook user??

Did you see my reply to your pm?

zicoy6k:


This is not true. You have to make sure the necessary assumptions (e.g distributional assumptions) are met before you decide which statistical tool to use.

@op While SPSS can fetch you good money, you can make much more if you learn R and SAS. SAS is not free but you can download the University Edition which is more than enough for learning and carrying out common analyses. If you studied statistics or a related course and want to be a good statistician and not just a data analyst, then I will advise you learn R, SAS, STATA and SPSS. Once you are good in these, others like MINITAB, EVIEWS, STATISTICA, MATLAB will be very easy to use. Your statistics, however, must be very solid. You will make a lot of money on fiverr if you know how to use R and SAS.

So true. I know how use SPSS, MINITAB and R very well. I believe if I handle STATA,SAS and the rest, it won't be difficult to use.

To think that i learnt all these myself.

olayinkajnr:


Did you see my reply to your pm?

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I'm a BSc holder in Statistics, while in school I'm respected and also earn some income too especially for final year student in Education, vet medicine, Agriculture dept, pharmacy etc... As at then you'll see Older men and women begging me to teach them Statistics work, analyze for them... Truth is Data Analysis is cool and it will continue because the field is not saturated due to its rumour. Atimes you earn up to 20k in less than a day when you have a rich clients.. Truth is for you to enjoy to data analysis you have to know your onions.