Data Analysis

Applies statistical and machine learning techniques to uncover data patterns, trends, and relationships.

Key Behaviors
  • Performs validation studies to ensure the data is available, retrievable, accessible, traceable, and compatible with the organization's goals.
  • Conducts statistical analysis to make informed projections, data-driven decisions, and recommendations based on findings.
  • Analyzes and evaluates (on a quantitative and/or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives based on data findings to improve operations.
  • Performs statistical tests to assess data distribution and normality assumptions and develops a data plan to address missing values and outliers.
  • Analyzes a variety of data sources to provide data-driven insights to the organization to streamline processes.

Developmental opportunities for this competency are available from the NIH Training Center.