Creating an Analysis Task
1
Click New Task
From the home page or sidebar, click New Task.
2
Select Data Sources
Choose which data connections to include in this analysis. You can select multiple sources.
3
Enter Your Question (Optional)
You have two options:Ask a specific question:
“Why did sales decline in the Western region last month?”Or let AI explore freely:
Leave blank and SkoutLab will find the most interesting patterns automatically
4
Start Analysis
Click Analyze and let the AI work. This typically takes 2-5 minutes.
What Happens During Analysis
Behind the scenes, SkoutLab’s AI agents:1. Explore Your Data
1. Explore Your Data
The AI scans your data to understand its structure, identify key metrics, and find potential areas of interest.
2. Generate Hypotheses
2. Generate Hypotheses
Based on patterns found, the AI formulates testable hypotheses like:
- “Revenue declined because Product X underperformed”
- “Customer churn increased in Segment Y”
3. Validate with Statistics
3. Validate with Statistics
Each hypothesis is rigorously tested with statistical analysis to ensure findings are significant, not random noise.
4. Synthesize Results
4. Synthesize Results
Findings are ranked by business impact and compiled into an actionable report.
Reading Your Results
Each finding includes:| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Status | Confirmed, Refuted, or Needs Investigation |
| Impact | Estimated business significance |
| Evidence | Charts and statistics supporting the finding |
| Next Steps | Recommended actions |
Tips for Better Results
Be Specific
“Why did Q4 revenue drop?” is better than “Tell me about revenue”
Provide Context
Mention time periods, segments, or metrics you care about
Iterate
Ask follow-up questions to dig deeper into findings
Connect More Data
Cross-source analysis reveals patterns you’d otherwise miss