Professional Analyst Training: Challenging Questions, Not Easy Answers

Abstract

Ponkin, I. V. Methodology of Scientific Research and Practical Analytics. A Textbook. 5th edition revised and expanded. In two volumes. Vol. 1: Practical Analytics (The Art of Analytical Thinking and Analytical Work). Consortium «Analytics. Law. Digital». Moscow, Buki Vedi publ., 2024, 720 p. (Series: «Research Methodology and Ontology»). ISBN 978-5-4465-4179-9.

The textbook of an advanced level is devoted to the thematic horizon of the theory and methodology of applied analytics. It explains the concept, essence, nature, ontology of applied analytics (as a kind of specific mental activity and as its product), its functional-specific and sectoral diversity, describes and elaborates on methods, technologies and tools of applied analytics, concepts and schemes put in the foundation of its organisation and implementation.

The textbook that has been successfully tested for different audiences and groups describes criteria for evaluating analytical processes and products.

The edition is intended for professional analysts (of various industries and directions), analytics professors, managers and employees of scientific organisations and departments, applied analytical products customers, applicants for academic degrees and their scientific consultants / supervisors, researchers and faculty of educational organisations, as well as for all those interested in this topic.

The author of the book review offers some reflections on the first volume of the fifth edition of the «Methodology of Scientific Research and Applied Analytics» by I.V. Ponkin and the illustrated appendix to it, raises challenging issues of professional analysts training.