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As explained in Effective Data Analysis

A report is a structured communication artifact that presents analyzed information and findings.

A report is a structured communication artifact that presents analyzed information and findings for stakeholder interpretation and decision-making. In business intelligence, reports share insights about operational performance, inefficiencies, revenue opportunities, and stakeholder questions. section 2.1.4 section 1.1.1

A useful report connects analytical evidence to its audience by including:

  • A concise summary of findings and the methods used. section 2.1.4
  • Interpretations of statistical significance rather than unexplained test coefficients alone. section 2.1.4
  • Clear visuals that help compare measures and communicate patterns. section 2.1.4

Search functionality results report

A report compares 90 days before and after a search-functionality change: daily chat support requests decreased significantly (p<.01), Help Center visits did not change significantly (p=.42), and customer satisfaction increased by 5%. section 2.1.4

How Effective Data Analysis covers it

How deep it goes
Defines reports operationally and demonstrates a results excerpt, but stops short of prescribing a complete reporting workflow.
Examples
Uses a search-functionality comparison, significance values, customer satisfaction change, and bar graphs as reporting examples.
What it assumes
Assumes an analytical plan, descriptive statistics, statistical tests, and some audience-specific familiarity with statistical significance.
What you can do after
Evaluate/understand findings and communicate methods, statistical significance, comparisons, and practical implications to stakeholders.
How it connects
Connects business intelligence with metrics, KPIs, dashboards, statistical tests, and stakeholder communication.
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