# Big data analyst: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> A big data analyst analyses large or complex datasets to answer business questions.
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# Big data analyst

A big data analyst analyses large or complex datasets to answer business questions. The work includes preparing information, exploring patterns and communicating results along with their limitations

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

The job title does not define a single list of responsibilities. On [big data](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/big-data.html) projects, the analyst may work with data engineering, data science and business teams. What matters is that conclusions answer a specific question, use appropriate data and distinguish an observed association from a causal explanation.

Also known as

Data analyst

Topics

[Marketing and sales](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/marketing-y-ventas)

## Related concepts

- [Big data](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/big-data.html)
- [Data-driven marketing](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/data-driven-marketing.html)
- [Data lake](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/digital-marketing/data-lake.html)