# Compare and Contrast - Analytical and Learner 🔆 - - - Gallup's definition: - - - 🔆 • Analytical (分析): People exceptionally talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all of the factors that might affect a situation. • Learner® (学习): People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them. Both Analytical & Learner are themes in the Strategic Thinking domain (green) 🔆 - - - Similarities - - - 🔆 Both Analytical and Learner tend to be rather studious. But the purpose of study is different for each theme. 🔆 - - - Differences - - - 🔆 • Analytical searches for reasons and causes. • Learner searches for new information and experiences. • Analytical studies data for patterns, answers, trends, and solutions. • Learner studies subjects for information, clarity, creativity, and novelty. • Analytical loves finding the proof, exploring connections, discovering the source. • Learner loves taking a class, reading a book, being a subject matter expert. • For Analytical, learning should lead to a better conclusion, well-thought-out plans, or sound thinking. • For Learner, the act of learning is satisfying, regardless of its practical use.