Types of Analytics
Types of Analytics groups the core ideas a learner needs at the foundations stage. Work through the lessons in order when new to the area, or use them independently as a reference when implementing an analysis.
Learn the mechanism one decision at a time
Work through the lessons in order if the topic is new. If you already know the basics, open the specific leaf lesson that matches the operation, diagnostic or failure mode you need.
1Definition→
2Mechanism→
3Example→
4Diagnostic→
5Decision
Descriptive analyticsDescriptive analytics is a practical concept within Types of Analytics. It helps turn the broader workflow stage “Foundations” into an explicit analytical decision that can be explained, implemented and checked. The concept should be understood in terms of purpose, mechanism, assumptions, evidence and downstream consequences.
02Diagnostic analyticsDiagnostic analytics is a practical concept within Types of Analytics. It helps turn the broader workflow stage “Foundations” into an explicit analytical decision that can be explained, implemented and checked. The concept should be understood in terms of purpose, mechanism, assumptions, evidence and downstream consequences.
03Predictive analyticsPredictive analytics is a practical concept within Types of Analytics. It helps turn the broader workflow stage “Foundations” into an explicit analytical decision that can be explained, implemented and checked. The concept should be understood in terms of purpose, mechanism, assumptions, evidence and downstream consequences.
04Prescriptive analyticsPrescriptive analytics is a practical concept within Types of Analytics. It helps turn the broader workflow stage “Foundations” into an explicit analytical decision that can be explained, implemented and checked. The concept should be understood in terms of purpose, mechanism, assumptions, evidence and downstream consequences.
05Exploratory vs confirmatory analysisExploratory vs confirmatory analysis is a practical concept within Types of Analytics. It helps turn the broader workflow stage “Foundations” into an explicit analytical decision that can be explained, implemented and checked. The concept should be understood in terms of purpose, mechanism, assumptions, evidence and downstream consequences.