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Definition: data analysis


An umbrella term for examining data. Data analysis is used to spot trends and discover previously unknown relationships within a business. After requirements are formulated, the data are collected, and duplicates are deleted. There are numerous analytical tools that are applied to the data that generate statistics and forecasts. See big data, data administration and Petabyte Age.