Analytical thinking for effective outcomes (Module 1)

Quartile

divides data into 4 equal parts

Fill in the blank: Analytical thinking involves _____ a problem, then solving it by using data in an organized, step-by-step manner.

identifying and defining

Root cause

is the reason why a problem occurs

5 key aspects to analytical thinking

1. Visualization 2. Strategy 3. Problem-orientation 4. Correlation 5. Big-picture and detail-oriented thinking

While planning a road trip, you figure out all of the specific stops you need to take along the way. You also consider how often you'll stop for gas, meals, and sleep. Having this info enables you to execute your plan. What does this scenario describe?

Detail oriented thinking

What is the method for examining and evaluating how a process works currently in order to get an improved future state?

Gap analysis

What type of visualization might an analyst create in order to communicate data insights to others?

Graph Chart Map