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research analyst
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A research analyst is a professional responsible for gathering, analyzing and interpreting data to help make informed decisions. Research analysts are typically employed by businesses, governments or organizations as part of their market research team. Their job is to provide insights into customer behavior and preferences, industry trends, economic conditions and other topics related to the organization’s operations. To do this they must be able to interpret data from surveys, polls and focus groups; analyze existing statistics; create reports; present findings in an understandable format; and recommend solutions based on their analysis.

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  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,469Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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3.2 years
$70K
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3.15 years
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