Question
A data analyst is helping a company achieve its strategic goals. Which of the following types of analytics should the analyst incorporate into the dashboards and tools delivered to the company?
- A. Prescriptive Correct
- B. Predictive
- C. Diagnostic
- D. Descriptive
Explanation
Prescriptive analytics recommends the actions to take to reach a desired outcome, which directly supports achieving strategic goals. Predictive analytics forecasts what is likely to happen but does not say what to do about it. Diagnostic analytics explains why something happened, and descriptive analytics summarizes what has already happened.
