Lesson 3
20 min

Asking Better Analytical Questions of Your Data

Quick Summary

Better analysis comes from questions that name the decision, metric, population, comparison, and time period. Precise questions also make weak data easier to spot.

What you will learn
  • ·Turn a vague business concern into a testable analytical question
  • ·Define metrics, segments, comparisons, and time windows clearly
  • ·Use follow-up prompts to challenge an initial finding