Asking your data questions

Ask like you'd ask a colleague. Be specific about time and place.

Ask Your Data answers questions in plain English using your own numbers and the business definitions we wrote with you.

Good questions

  • Which jobs are over budget this month?
  • What was cost per mile at the Savannah terminal last quarter?
  • Which clinics had wait times over 20 minutes last week?

Tips

  • Name the time period (this month, last quarter).
  • Name the place (a job, site, or team).
  • If an answer looks wrong, tell your analyst — we'll check the definition behind it.
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