Overview of data analysis types

A dashboard can include any of the following data analysis widgets. In explore mode (Power Viewers only), you can change the analysis type. All users can switch between grid and graph formats (if enabled for the widget).

Analysis type	Examples
Comparative Comparison of members for one or two date ranges; any number of measures
Crosstab Comparison grid or graph that organizes data by two different attributes (i.e., dimensions) to examine cross-sections of data.
Multi Comparative Comparison of members for any number of date ranges; any number of measures
Trend Trend over time for one or two date ranges for multiple measures
Share Trend Comparison trend for multiple members; either actual values or percent of the total for single measure
Exception Pass and fail of key members for an exception test (e.g., customers with units >=1)
Exception Time Series Pass and fail of key members for an exception test over time
Scattergram Plot of key members (e.g., customers) for two measures to show trends and outliers
Waterfall How the components of a calculated measure affect its make-up
Geo Map showing data values and/or change since another date range
Gauge A simple visual tool showing performance; single measure
Mix Percent of the total for multiple members for one or two date ranges; any number of measures

Tips:

To prevent users from viewing data that doesn't make sense in a particular context, some types of data may be unavailable depending on the analysis type. Likewise, some analysis types may be unavailable depending on the type of data.

To view record-level data similar to that in SIM's Line Item or Time in Place analysis, you can group the data by Record Details.

Custom views may be configured to show representations of data beyond the graphs and grids shown here.