Data exploration involves
getting to know a data source and then using it to inform your decisions.
In exploration, the emphasis is on discovery and ad hoc visualization.
Exploration is driven by predefined questions, curiosity, logic, intuition,
creativity, and experimentation.
The SAS Visual Analytics
Explorer (the explorer) is well suited to the task.
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The explorer provides fast, highly
visual responses so that you can use an iterative approach to exploring
the data.
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The explorer’s clean interface
and natural interactions minimize distractions so that you can concentrate
on the data.
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The explorer supports a range of
visualization and discovery activities so that you can adapt your
tactics as insights emerge.
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The explorer includes advanced
analytical tools (such as forecasting, correlations, and fit lines)
to further guide and refine the exploration process.
Note: If SAS Visual Statistics
is licensed at your site, then visualizations are available for performing
statistical modeling tasks. SAS Visual Statistics supports prediction
variable generation. For more information about getting started with
modeling and prediction variable generation, see SAS Visual Analytics: Getting Started with Analytical Models.