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Analytics sketches

Explore sketches, drawings, and illustrations that simplify ideas related to Analytics.

Chihuahua syndrome illustration: an analyst wonders at the number of dog breeds when most of them are misspellings of chihuahuaChihuahua syndromePeeling away the intent and subtlety behind what seems a simple metric. Next to an onion.The metrics onionSneaky averages: A statistician sinking in the deep part of a pond by a sign saying the average depth is 3ftSneaky averagesLeading metrics and lagging metrics: illustrated by diet and exercise as a leading metric with weight loss as the lagging metricLeading and lagging metricsSampling bias: a presenter proudly shows the conclusion of a bar chart of responses from people who were asked if they love responding to surveys. A resounding 'yes'.Sampling biasAnalytics Maturity illustration: A young character is very happy, sat at their makeshift lemonade stand next to the sidewalk. When they close their stand, our young entrepreneur can assess their performance today using hindsight and insight to inform preparation through foresight for next weekend. Analytics maturityWhat gets measured gets better
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