Saturday, September 6, 2014

What is Predictive Analytics?

The term “Predictive Analytics” refers to future predictions that are made based on current data. There are different tactics and methods to do these predictions such as artificial intelligence, data mining, modeling, and so on. Historical data also plays an imperative role in predictive analytics. With the rise in globalization and immense competition in the corporate world, companies are very keen in planning their future strategies and due to this reason; predictive analytics is widely used to minimize risk. Whether the plan is about investment, launching a new product, or bringing some innovation in the present product, predictive analytics play a helpful role in determining its outcome.
Today, both small and big scale organizations use this methodology to minimize their future risk. Both, structured as well as unstructured data is used for conducting predictive analytics. Structures data helps in determining the demographics of the target market such as their age, religion, gender, marital status, and so on. On the other hand, unstructured data is used to find social media activities, call center records, and much more. There are different methods to conduct predictive analytics and some companies hire professionals for this job. There are experts who conduct predictive analytics and perform everything from data collection to analytics. In the end, a report is prepared and then this report is submitted to the management. Results of the report are used in making future decisions. It has been observed that those firms that conduct predictive analytics are performing better in comparison to the ones that are taking future steps without any analysis.

On the other hand, companies are also making great return on investment in this way by minimizing risk and taking only those steps that seems reasonable through predictions. It is essential to use this technique in order to get favorable outcomes.

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