08/31/2026
Business data can answer very different questions depending on how you analyze it. ๐ One method explains what happened, while another can help uncover why it happened or what could happen next.
Here are 4 common types:
๐ Descriptive Analytics
Look at historical data to summarize what happened, such as sales performance, website traffic, or customer activity.
๐ Diagnostic Analytics
Examine data more closely to understand why something happened by exploring patterns, relationships, and possible contributing factors.
๐ฎ Predictive Analytics
Use historical data, statistical techniques, and models to estimate what may happen next based on identified patterns.
๐ฏ Prescriptive Analytics
Use available data and analytical methods to evaluate what actions could be taken toward a particular objective.
The real value comes from matching the right analytical approach to the business question you are trying to answer. ๐ก
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