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Analytical skill is the skill of performing an analysis. Such skills include the ability to apply logical thinking in order to break complex problems into their component parts.

In 1999, Richard J. Heuer Jr., explained that: “''Thinking analytically is a skill like carpentry or driving a car. It can be taught, it can be learned, and it can improve with practice. But like many other skills, such as riding a bike, it is not learned by sitting in a classroom and being told how to do it. Analysts learn by doing.''”

In the article by Freed, the need for programs within the educational system to help students develop these skills is demonstrated. "According to scholars, workers 'will need more than elementary basic skills to maintain the standard of living of their parents. They will have to think for a living, analyze problems and solutions, and work cooperatively in teams' (Thoughtful Teachers, Thoughtful Schools 1998, xi)."

There are many different types of analytical skills which include critical thinking, communication, research, data analysis, as well as creativity. Analytical skills can be used consciously and unconsciously in many areas in life (43 examples of analytical skills for greater success. 2019).

Critical thinking as an analytical skill that involves clear, purposeful, and goal-directed thinking. It is used to interpret and explain the data given (43 examples of analytical skills for greater success. 2019). This goal-directed thinking is achieved by supporting conclusions without biases, having reliable evidence and reasoning, and using appropriate data and information (Critical, 2018).

Critical thinking is used to solve problems, calculate the likelihood, make decisions, and formulate inferences. Critical thinking requires examining information, reflective thinking, using appropriate skills, and confidence in the quality of the information given to come to a conclusion or plan. Critical thinking includes being willing to change if better information becomes available (Critical, 2018). As a critical thinker you don’t accept assumptions without further questioning the reliability of it with further research and analyzing the results found. (analytical skill)

Communication. While analytical skill allows you to come to a conclusion, communication becomes important in relaying that information by explaining the patterns seen in the data. Communication as an analytical skill includes communicating with confidence, clarity, and sticking with the point you are trying to communicate (The Demand for Communication & Analytical Skills, 2011-2020).

Research. Research is being able to learn important facts about the information before coming to a conclusion (Careers, Full Bio Follow Linkedin Follow Twitter Alison Doyle is the job search expert for The Balance, Search, One of the Industry's Most Highly-Regarded Job, & Doyle, career experts Read The Balance's editorial policies Alison, ) While researching it is important to know what information is relevant to the data and avoiding excess, irrelevant data (Terrell, 2019).

Data Analysis. Using data analysis as an analytical skill means being able to examine large volumes of data and then identifying trends within the data.It is critical to be able to look at the data and figure out what information is important and should be kept and what information is irrelevant and can be discarded (Careers the Balance). Data analysis includes finding different patterns within the information which allows you to narrow your research and come to a better conclusion (Terrell, 2019).

Creativity. It takes creativity to be able to analyze data and see patterns within it. It also takes creativity when it comes to solving different problems when presented (Careers the Balance). Creativity thinking works best for problems that can have multiple solutions to solve the problem. It is also used when there seems to be no correct answer that applies to every situation, and is instead based from situation to situation. It includes being able to put the pieces of a problem together, as well as figure out pieces that may be missing. Then it includes brainstorming with all the pieces and deciding what pieces are important and what pieces can be discarded. The next step would be now analyzing the pieces found to be of worth and importance and using those to come to a logical conclusion on how to best solve the problem. Again there can be multiple answers you come across to solve this problem. Many times creative thinking is referred to as right brain thinking. (synonym)

References

43 examples of analytical skills for greater success. (2019, -03-01T01:44:12+00:00). Retrieved from https://mindmonia.com/analytical-skills/

Careers, Full Bio Follow Linkedin Follow Twitter Alison Doyle is the job search expert for The Balance, Search, One of the Industry's Most Highly-Regarded Job & Doyle, career experts Read The Balance's editorial policies Alison.Analytical skills for resumes, cover letters, and interviews. Retrieved from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/analytical-skills-list-2063729

Critical Thinking. (2018). In M. H. Bornstein (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Lifespan Human Development (Vol. 2, pp. 488-489). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Reference. Retrieved from https://link-gale-com.byui.idm.oclc.org/apps/doc/CX7423500184/GVRL?u=byuidaho&sid=GVRL&xid=f59e51ca

Terrell, S. (2019, -01-04T09:50:05+00:00). 5 of the best-performing analytical skills for your resume. Retrieved from http://www.mindvalleyacademy.com/blog/impact/analytical-skills

The Demand for Communication & Analytical Skills. (2011-2020). Retrieved from Skills You Need : https://www.skillsyouneed.com/rhubarb/communication-analytical-skills.html

What is the difference between analytical and creative problem solving? | synonym. Retrieved from https://classroom.synonym.com/difference-between-analytic-creative-problem-solving-10021997.html

Why analytical skills are important in your job. (2019, -05-15T17:10:46+00:00). Retrieved from https://www.ziprecruiter.com/blog/what-are-analytical-skills-and-why-are-they-important-in-your-job/

Analysis Definition page towards the end....

·       Musical analysis – a process attempting to answer the question "How does this music work?"


 * Musical Analysis is a study of how the composers use the notes together to compose music. Those studying music will find differences with each composer’s musical analysis, which differs depending on the culture and history of music studied. An analysis of music is meant to simplify the music for you (Cook, 1994)

·       Schenkerian analysis


 * Schenkerian analysis is a collection of music analysis that focuses on the production of the graphic representation. This includes both analytical procedure as well as the notational style (Neumeyer, 2018). Simply put, it analyzes tonal music which includes all chords and tones within a composition (Cook, 1994).

Philosophy[ edit]

·       Philosophical analysis – a general term for the techniques used by philosophers


 * Philosophical analysis refers to the clarification and composition of words put together and the entailed meaning behind them (Hospers, 2013). Philosophical analysis dives deeper into the meaning of words and seeks to clarify that meaning by contrasting the various definitions. It is the study of reality, justification of claims, and the analysis of various concepts. Branches of philosophy include logic, justification, metaphysics, values and ethics.  If questions can be answered empirically, meaning it can be answered by using the senses, then it is not considered philosophical. Non-philosophical questions also include events that happened in the past, or questions science or mathematics can answer (Hosper, 2013)

·       Analysis is the name of a prominent journal in philosophy.

Psychotherapy[ edit]

·       Psychoanalysis – seeks to elucidate connections among unconscious components of patients' mental processes

·       Transactional analysis


 * Transactional analysis is used by therapists to try and gain a better understanding of the unconscious.  It focuses on understanding and intervening human behavior (Hargaden & Sills 2002).

Public Policy[ edit]

·       Policy Analysis – The use of statistical data to predict the effects of policy decisions made by governments and agencies


 * Policy analysis includes a systematic process to find the most efficient and effective option to address the current situation (Prevention, n.d.).

·       Qualitative Analysis– The use of anecdotal evidence to predict the effects of policy decisions or, more generally, influence policy decisions

Signal processing[ edit]

·       Finite element analysis – a computer simulation technique used in engineering analysis

·       Independent component analysis

·       Link quality analysis – the analysis of signal quality

·       Path quality analysis

·       Fourier analysis

Statistics[ edit]

In statistics, the term analysis may refer to any method used for data analysis. Among the many such methods, some are:

·       Analysis of variance (ANOVA) – a collection of statistical models and their associated procedures which compare means by splitting the overall observed variance into different parts

·       Boolean analysis – a method to find deterministic dependencies between variables in a sample, mostly used in exploratory data analysis

·       Cluster analysis – techniques for finding groups (called clusters), based on some measure of proximity or similarity

·       Factor analysis – a method to construct models describing a data set of observed variables in terms of a smaller set of unobserved variables (called factors)

·       Meta-analysis – combines the results of several studies that address a set of related research hypotheses

·       Multivariate analysis – analysis of data involving several variables, such as by factor analysis, regression analysis, or principal component analysis

·       Principal component analysis – transformation of a sample of correlated variables into uncorrelated variables (called principal components), mostly used in exploratory data analysis

·       Regression analysis – techniques for analysing the relationships between several predictive variables and one or more outcomes in the data

·       Scale analysis (statistics) – methods to analyse survey data by scoring responses on a numeric scale

·       Sensitivity analysis – the study of how the variation in the output of a model depends on variations in the inputs

·       Sequential analysis – evaluation of sampled data as it is collected, until the criterion of a stopping rule is met

·       Spatial analysis – the study of entities using geometric or geographic properties

·       Time-series analysis – methods that attempt to understand a sequence of data points spaced apart at uniform time intervals

Other[ edit]

·       Aura analysis – a technique in which supporters of the method claim that the body's aura, or energy field is analysed

·       Bowling analysis – Analysis of the performance of cricket players

·       Lithic analysis – the analysis of stone tools using basic scientific techniques


 * Lithic analysis is most often used by archeologists in determining which types of tools were used at a given time period pertaining to current artifacts discovered. (Odell, 2012 )

·       Protocol analysis – a means for extracting persons' thoughts while they are performing a task

References

Cook, N. (1994). A guide to musical analysis Oxford University Press.

Hargaden, H., & Sills, C. (2002). Transactional analysis: A relational perspective Psychology Press.

Hospers, J. (2013). An introduction to philosophical analysis Routledge.

Odell, G. H. (2012). Lithic analysis Springer Science & Business Media.

Prevention, C. f. (n.d.). Office of theAssociate Director of Policy and Strategy. Retrieved from Center for Disease

Tonal music. Retrieved from https://www.thefreedictionary.com/Tonal+music