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# [Core Data Understanding for Aspiring Analysts](https://data-noob.hashnode.dev/core-data-understanding-for-aspiring-analysts?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn the core aspects of data understanding for aspiring analysts, focusing on data types, quality, and avoiding costly analytical mistakes

Sep 8, 2025 · 6 min read · data-noob.hashnode.dev  
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## Responses 4

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[Daniel Demilade](https://hashnode.com/@Demi04)

[Sep 14, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/core-data-understanding-for-aspiring-analysts/68be7785e601da229007e4e5/comment/68c73ac359ca9d4ebb25a61a)

Thank you so much for this piece! Now I'm not sure I'd be able to look at random customers' comments and reviews on business pages the same way🙂‍↔️

[Okunade Eunice](https://hashnode.com/@Eunice16)

[Sep 9, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/core-data-understanding-for-aspiring-analysts/68be7785e601da229007e4e5/comment/68bf83fa7f24c9bacb88778f)

This was a such good read—so easy to comprehend and super relatable examples. Well done!👏🏾

[Paul Oludare](https://hashnode.com/@Pauloludare)

[Sep 8, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/core-data-understanding-for-aspiring-analysts/68be7785e601da229007e4e5/comment/68bf04840a193d590d96921d)

This was a good read. What stood out to me was your mention of how much valuable information is lost when we focus only on numbers. It made me think: what if the insights and reasons for the trends we’re searching for are actually in the qualitative data we often overlook?

[Mosimisola Ojokuku](https://hashnode.com/@Mohsimmy)

[Sep 8, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/core-data-understanding-for-aspiring-analysts/68be7785e601da229007e4e5/comment/68bebf74b4fd4b0172beec22)

I’m on chokehold with this one. So easy to comprehend. Every learning curve should be this clear. I mean, the example was super relatable and I honestly can’t wait for the next post.