Data Analysis Phases

Question 1

Define the problem you’re trying to solve

Answer 1

Ask Phase

Question 2

Understand stakeholder’s expectations

Answer 2

Ask Phase

Question 3

What are my stakeholders saying their problems are?

Answer 3

Ask Phase

Question 4

How can i help stakeholders resolve their questions?

Answer 4

Ask Phase

Question 5

What data you need to collect in order to answer your questions?

Answer 5

Prepare Phase

Question 6

What metrics to mesure

Answer 6

Prepare Phase

Question 7

Locate data in your database

Answer 7

Prepare Phase

Question 8

Create security measures to protect data

Answer 8

Prepare Phase

Question 9

What do i need to figure out how to solve this problem?

Answer 9

Prepare Phase

Question 10

What research do i need to do?

Answer 10

Prepare Phase

Question 11

Clean up your data to get rid of possible errors, inaccuracies or inconsistencies

Answer 11

Process Phase

Question 12

Check for bias in the data

Answer 12

Process Phase

Question 13

What data errors or inaccuracies might get in my way of getting the best possible answer to the problem?

Answer 13

Process Phase

Question 14

How can i clean my data so the information i have is more consistent?

Answer 14

Process Phase

Question 15

Sort and format your data to make it easier to:

• perform calculations
• combine data from multiple sources
• create tables with your results

Answer 15

Analyze Phase

Question 16

What story is my data telling me?

Answer 16

Analyze Phase

Question 17

How will my data help me solve this problem?

Answer 17

Analyze Phase

Question 18

Summarize your results with clear and enticing visuals

Answer 18

Share Phase

Question 19

How can i make what i present to the stakeholders engaging and easy to understand?

Answer 19

Share Phase

Question 20

Successfully communicate your findings

Answer 20

Share Phase

Question 21

Provide your stakeholders with recommendations based on your findings so they can make data-driven decisions

Answer 21

Act Phase