What are the steps you take when beginning a new data analysis project?

Before attending an interview at Morningstar for a data analyst position, take some time to review the processes, procedures, tools, and concepts used in this job. Having these fresh in your mind will enable you to answer the interviewer's questions about how you perform this job. Keep your answer brief and to the point when responding to a question. The interviewer will always ask you a follow-up question if they want to explore the topic in more detail.

"When starting a new data analysis project, I begin by taking some time to review the project. This ensures that I clearly understand the objectives or problems I have been asked to resolve. Next, I find out how reliable the data is and where it originates. I determine if I need to scrub or sanitize the data before beginning the analysis. I then think about the best methods for modeling it and consider whether the deadline I have been assigned is realistic for the task at hand. After that, I carefully process the data and cross-reference it to a database to ensure accuracy."