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The dum dum refers to the data, not the reader.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Who are you?<\/p>\n<cite>I am a analytics and reporting manger working in the industry where I currently support a billion dollar organization. I love teaching others about data from basic fundamentals to the deepest technical aspects. I come with over a decade of experience in analysis and statistics and have been doing analytics for the last 8 years.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Who is this site for?<\/p>\n<cite>I made this site to fill a void I noticed in the tutorials, stack exchanges, and learning websites. Many assume you are a total novice or an expert with a strong grasp of the technical. I am aiming to reach viewers who are looking to expand their skills, but may not be technical experts. 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