Overview
Smart Analysis is SkoutLab’s core capability — transforming raw data into actionable insights through AI-powered hypothesis generation and validation.How It’s Different
| Traditional BI | SkoutLab |
|---|---|
| You build dashboards | AI explores for you |
| You write queries | You ask questions |
| Charts to interpret | Findings explained |
| Manual exploration | Automated discovery |
Analysis Modes
Question-Driven
Ask a specific question and get a focused analysis:“Why did customer churn increase in Q4?”SkoutLab will:
- Identify relevant data
- Generate hypotheses about causes
- Test each hypothesis
- Report validated findings
Exploratory
Don’t know what to ask? Let SkoutLab explore:“What’s interesting in our sales data?”The AI will:
- Scan for patterns and anomalies
- Identify significant trends
- Surface unexpected relationships
- Highlight areas needing attention
The Analysis Process
Step 1: Understanding Context
Step 1: Understanding Context
SkoutLab uses Knowledge Builder’s learnings to understand:
- What metrics matter
- How tables relate
- What’s “normal” for your data
Step 2: Hypothesis Generation
Step 2: Hypothesis Generation
Based on your question (or general exploration), AI generates testable hypotheses:
- “Revenue dropped because of Product X”
- “Churn correlates with support ticket volume”
- “Sales peak on Tuesdays”
Step 3: Statistical Validation
Step 3: Statistical Validation
Each hypothesis is rigorously tested:
- Significance testing
- Effect size calculation
- Confidence intervals
Step 4: Synthesis
Step 4: Synthesis
Results are compiled into a report:
- Key findings ranked by impact
- Evidence for each finding
- Recommended next steps
Analysis Settings
When creating a task, you can configure:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Sources | Which connections to analyze |
| Question | Your specific question (optional) |
| Depth | How many hypotheses to generate |
Tips for Better Results
Be Specific
Include time ranges, segments, and metrics of interest
Start Broad
If unsure, start with exploratory analysis, then drill down
Iterate
Use findings to formulate more specific follow-up questions
Connect Data
More data sources enable richer cross-cutting insights