4 Types of Data Analytics Every Analyst Should Know-Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, Prescriptive - data.org (2024)

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At its core, data analytics is about answering questions and making decisions. And just as there are different types of questions, there are also different types of data analytics depending on what you’re hoping to accomplish.

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