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# [Different Types of Analysis](https://shravanii.hashnode.dev/different-types-of-analysis?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

There are four key types of data analytics, and each answers a different type of question: Descriptive analytics asks, “What happened?” Predictive analytics asks, “What might happen in the future?” Prescriptive analytics asks, “What should be done...

Mar 15, 2024 · 3 min read · shravanii.hashnode.dev  
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