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Common Questions

Get inspired with starter questions that work well with Probably’s AI agent. Learn what types of analysis are most effective and how to phrase questions for best results.

Perfect for understanding performance and identifying opportunities:

Performance Analysis

  • ”What are our top-performing products this quarter?"
  • "Which customer segments have the highest lifetime value?"
  • "How do our marketing channels compare in terms of ROI?"
  • "What drives our highest-margin sales?”

Trend Analysis

  • ”How do seasonal patterns affect revenue?"
  • "What trends do we see in customer acquisition?"
  • "Are there any concerning patterns in our data?"
  • "How has performance changed over time?”

Great for identifying bottlenecks and optimization opportunities:

Process Optimization

  • ”Where are the bottlenecks in our process?"
  • "What factors predict project delays?"
  • "How can we optimize resource allocation?"
  • "Which steps take the longest time?”

Quality & Efficiency

  • ”What causes quality issues?"
  • "How can we reduce waste in our operations?"
  • "Which teams are most efficient?"
  • "What patterns exist in our error rates?”

Understand your customers and predict their behavior:

Behavior Patterns

  • ”What predicts customer churn?"
  • "Which features drive user engagement?"
  • "How do customer needs vary by segment?"
  • "What makes customers return?”

Segmentation

  • ”How should we segment our customers?"
  • "What are the characteristics of our best customers?"
  • "Which segments are growing fastest?"
  • "How do segments differ in their preferences?”

Understand financial drivers and investment returns:

Revenue Analysis

  • ”What drives our highest revenue months?"
  • "How do pricing changes affect demand?"
  • "Which products have the best margins?"
  • "What’s the impact of discounts on profitability?”

Investment & ROI

  • ”Which investments have the best returns?"
  • "How do marketing spend and results correlate?"
  • "What’s the payback period for our initiatives?"
  • "Which cost centers drive the most value?”

✅ Effective Questions

  • Be specific about what you want to understand
  • Ask about relationships between variables
  • Include context about your business goals
  • Ask follow-up questions to dig deeper

❌ Less Effective

  • ”Tell me about my data” (too vague)
  • “Make a chart” (no analytical goal)
  • “Is this good or bad?” (no context)
  • “What should I do?” (too general)
  • Suggested Questions: Probably suggests relevant questions based on your data
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Analysis taking too long

• Large datasets (>1M rows) may take 30-60 seconds

• Try a more specific question to speed up analysis

• Consider using a sample of your data for initial exploration

• Filter your data to focus on relevant time periods or segments

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