analysis
Breaking something down
Analysis is the process, or the result, of taking something apart to see what it’s made of.
The thing can be physical (analysis of a chemical compound), physical with an abstract representation (analysis of weather patterns), or completely abstract (analysis of an argument).
Analysis for the purpose of discussion or interpretation is common in nearly every sphere of knowledge.
Determining worth or quality
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- critiqueDetailed evaluative analysis
- appraisalEstimation of worth
review · judgment · examination · dissection · deconstruction · breakdown · audit · investigation
Arranging for future events
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- SWOTStrategic planning framework
- cost-benefitComparing expenditure to return
- riskPossibility of harm
feasibility · market · competitive · situational · stakeholder · scenario · gap · needs
Study of interpretation methods
- exegesisCritical textual interpretation
- meaningWhat something signifies
- semioticsStudy of signs, symbols
- decodingExtracting meaning from symbols
inference · contextualization · signification · subtext · nuance · symbolism · allegory · textual
Collected numerical information
- metricsStandards for assessment
- quantitativeConcerning measurable amounts
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
- regressionReturn to former state
modeling · algorithm · visualization · sampling · normalization · clustering · segmentation · forecasting
Mental comprehension of something
- clarityState of being understandable
- interpretationAssigned meaning
- discoveryAct of finding something
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
realization · comprehension · discernment · perspective · breakthrough · finding · conclusion · takeaway
Accuracy of measurement
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- errorFault in communication
tolerance · reliability · validity · sensitivity · specificity · reproducibility · standardization · instrumentation
Facts supporting truth
- autopsyMedical examination after death
- DNAHereditary code molecule
- toxicologyScience of poisons
- ballisticsProjectile motion science
fingerprint · pathology · trace · specimen · lab · coroner · fiber · postmortem
Of unconscious-mind theory
- JungianOf analytical psychology
- unconsciousNot awake or aware
- idUnconscious instinctual drives
- egoOne's self-image
superego · repression · transference · countertransference · archetypes · projection · couch · therapist
evaluation
Determining worth or quality
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- critiqueDetailed evaluative analysis
appraisal · review · judgment · examination · dissection · deconstruction · breakdown · audit · investigation · inquiry
planning
Arranging for future events
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- SWOTStrategic planning framework
- cost-benefitComparing expenditure to return
risk · feasibility · market · competitive · situational · stakeholder · scenario · gap · needs · impact
hermeneutics
Study of interpretation methods
- exegesisCritical textual interpretation
- meaningWhat something signifies
- semioticsStudy of signs, symbols
decoding · inference · contextualization · signification · subtext · nuance · symbolism · allegory · textual · literary
statistics
Collected numerical information
- metricsStandards for assessment
- quantitativeConcerning measurable amounts
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
regression · modeling · algorithm · visualization · sampling · normalization · clustering · segmentation · forecasting · predictive
understanding
Mental comprehension of something
- clarityState of being understandable
- interpretationAssigned meaning
- discoveryAct of finding something
revelation · realization · comprehension · discernment · perspective · breakthrough · finding · conclusion · takeaway · implication
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
error · tolerance · reliability · validity · sensitivity · specificity · reproducibility · standardization · instrumentation · quantification
evidence
Facts supporting truth
- autopsyMedical examination after death
- DNAHereditary code molecule
- toxicologyScience of poisons
ballistics · fingerprint · pathology · trace · specimen · lab · coroner · fiber · postmortem · identification
Freudian
Of unconscious-mind theory
- JungianOf analytical psychology
- unconsciousNot awake or aware
- idUnconscious instinctual drives
ego · superego · repression · transference · countertransference · archetypes · projection · couch · therapist · neurosis
- problem-solvingproblem solving, puzzles, riddles, logic, solutions
- analysisevaluate, examine, assess, interpret, compare
- researchstudy, research papers, researching, archive, peer review
- Evaluationsevaluation, assessment, appraisal, review, rating
- postgame coverageinterviews, press conferences, highlights
- reviewsreview, reviews, rating, ratings, critic
analysiscombination
Joining of multiple elements
unification · integration · amalgamation · consolidation · synthesis
analysissurface impression
Mark on outer layer
intuition · snap judgment · gut feeling · instinct · first impression
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Incorrect breakdown of data
misinterpretation · overanalysis · paralysis by analysis · confusion · misunderstanding
- statistical analysisMathematical examination of datasets
- financial analystProfessional assessing investment value
- DNA analysisExamining hereditary material
- budget analysisEvaluating income and expenditures
- analysis paralysisInaction from excessive deliberation
- data analysisSystematic information interpretation
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