Exploratory Data Analysis

Purpose

Understand a dataset's structure, distributions, concentrations, and notable patterns before any hypothesis-driven analysis begins.

When to use

Use this skill when:

• a user shares a dataset with no specific analytical question ("analyze this CSV," "what's in here?")
• you need to understand what a dataset contains before choosing which analytical skill to apply
• the business context is unclear and the data itself needs to inform the direction
• a first look is needed to surface what questions the data is well-positioned to answer

When not to use

Do not use this skill when: