Analyst
Analyst
Analyst (/ˈænəlɪst/) is a professional who performs analysis of a certain type. Depending on the field, this could mean various things, from analyzing financial data to interpreting scientific results.
Etymology
The term "analyst" is derived from the Greek word "ἀναλύω" (analúō), meaning "I unravel, investigate". It was first used in English in the early 18th century to refer to a mathematician who calculates or analyzes.
Types of Analysts
There are several types of analysts, each with their own specific field of expertise. Some of these include:
- Financial Analyst: A professional who provides guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.
- Business Analyst: A professional who analyzes an organization or business domain and documents its business, processes, or systems.
- Data Analyst: A professional who collects, processes and performs statistical analyses of data. They can translate numbers and data into plain English in order to help organizations and companies understand how to make better business decisions.
- Systems Analyst: A professional who uses analysis and design techniques to solve business problems using information technology.
Related Terms
- Analysis: The process of breaking a complex topic or substance into smaller parts to gain a better understanding of it.
- Analytics: The discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns in data.
- Analyst Relations: A corporate strategy that focuses on managing and improving relationships between a company and the analysts who cover it.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Analyst
- Wikipedia's article - Analyst
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