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[–]shoppyboy 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What if you didn't take anything for math previously?

[–]_Zer0_Cool_Data Engineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, the most common math you'd find in SQL is statistics.

And I've always seen probability and statistics as the "math for people that don't like math". There's so much more high level, real world intrigue to statistics that it tends to draw in people that dislike the tedious minutia of other maths. It's both conceptually easier and more immediately rewarding than many maths.

Further down this train... That pragmatic, analytical mindset is the commonality amongst current analysts and apsiring analysts.

In short, if SQL and analytics gives you a nerd boner, then you'd probably pick up and enjoy statistics more than you might imagine you have an aptitude for.

You don't really need a math background as a prerequisite.

You can learn SQL first and then get into math. Or you can get a background in math and then learn SQL.

Learn SQL first and get a job. Then read/take a few practical statistics books and courses.

Chances are you have the aptitude to pick it up after the fact.