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Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench

David Dalsveen and Judy Richardson

In this project, you’ll perform exploratory data analysis for Mint Classics Company, a retailer of model cars. The company is looking to close one of its storage facilities. Your objective is to recommend inventory reduction strategies that won’t negatively impact customer service.

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In this project, you’ll perform exploratory data analysis for Mint Classics Company, a retailer of model cars. The company is looking to close one of its storage facilities. Your objective is to recommend inventory reduction strategies that won’t negatively impact customer service.

Using MySQL Workbench, you’ll familiarize yourself with the sample database, run SQL queries to identify factors affecting storage space and propose inventory reduction approaches. Upon completion, you’ll demonstrate your ability to perform exploratory data analysis and present the results in a format that supports your recommendations.

There isn’t just one right approach or solution in this scenario, which means you can create a truly unique project that helps you stand out to employers.

ROLE: Data Analyst

SKILLS: SQL

PREREQUISITES:

Run a script and use the modeling tool to view a relational model in MySQL Workbench

Access data from related tables with SQL

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Project
In this 8-10-hour project, you'll conduct entry-level data analysis at the fictional Mint Classics Company, helping to analyze data with the goal of supporting inventory-related business decisions that lead to the closure of a storage facility.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops entry-level skills in data analysis techniques and MySQL Workbench, making it suitable for beginners
Covers inventory management and data analysis, which are crucial skills for professionals in the supply chain and logistics industry
Provides hands-on experience with a sample database and MySQL Workbench, allowing learners to apply their knowledge in a practical setting
Taught by Judy Richardson and David Dalsveen, who have industry experience and expertise in data analysis
Requires familiarity with MySQL Workbench and SQL, which may be a barrier for learners without prior experience
Focuses on a specific industry scenario, which may limit its applicability to broader data analysis roles

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Learners who complete Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Data Analyst
A Data Analyst takes raw data and turns it into actionable insights that businesses can use. Using SQL Workbench will be very important in understanding relational databases and how to pull queries, which are foundational skills that a Data Analyst needs.
Business Analyst
The Business Analyst role is responsible for understanding the business needs of an organization and translating those needs into technical requirements. This course will provide valuable skills in understanding data, running queries, and presenting insights based on data.
Data Engineer
Data Engineers are responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines that provide data to data analysts and other users. This course will give you a good foundation in the fundamentals of SQL, which is essential for success in this role.
Database Administrator
Database Administrators are responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of databases. This course will provide you with the skills you need to understand database structure and how to perform common database operations.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course will provide you with the skills you need to understand data structures and algorithms, which are essential for success in this role.
Product Manager
Product Managers are responsible for defining, planning, and executing the development of products. This course will provide you with a good understanding of data analysis, which is essential for success in this role.
Marketing Analyst
Marketing Analysts are responsible for understanding the marketing needs of an organization and developing and implementing marketing campaigns. This course will provide you with valuable skills in understanding data, running queries, and presenting insights based on data.
Financial Analyst
Financial Analysts are responsible for analyzing financial data and providing insights to investors and other stakeholders. This course will provide you with a good foundation in data analysis, which is essential for success in this role.
Operations Analyst
Operations Analysts are responsible for analyzing operational data and providing insights to improve efficiency and productivity. This course will provide you with valuable skills in understanding data, running queries, and presenting insights based on data.
Sales Analyst
Sales Analysts are responsible for analyzing sales data and providing insights to improve sales performance. This course will provide you with valuable skills in understanding data, running queries, and presenting insights based on data.
Risk Analyst
Risk Analysts are responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to an organization. This course will provide you with a good foundation in data analysis, which is essential for success in this role.
Statistician
Statisticians are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. This course will provide you with a good foundation in data analysis, which is essential for success in this role.
Data Scientist
Data Scientists are responsible for using data to solve complex problems. This course will provide you with a good foundation in data analysis, which is essential for success in this role.
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Engineers are responsible for developing and deploying machine learning models. This course will provide you with a good foundation in data analysis, which is essential for success in this role.
Data Architect
Data Architects are responsible for designing and implementing data systems. This course will provide you with a good foundation in data analysis, which is essential for success in this role.

Reading list

We've selected eight books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench.
The official MySQL documentation, providing a comprehensive reference for all aspects of MySQL, including syntax, functions, and configuration options.
A guide to using MySQL for data analysis, covering topics such as data cleaning, aggregation, and visualization, supplemented with real-world examples.
A cookbook-style guide with recipes for solving common MySQL database problems, ensuring database reliability, and improving performance.
While not specific to MySQL, provides a foundation in data warehousing concepts and techniques, which can be applied to MySQL-based data warehouses.

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