{"id":1161,"date":"2024-01-27T23:45:58","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T23:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1161"},"modified":"2024-07-26T07:21:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T07:21:09","slug":"apply-it-internal-data-sources","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/apply-it-internal-data-sources\/","title":{"raw":"Apply It: Internal Data Sources","rendered":"Apply It: Internal Data Sources"},"content":{"raw":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Recognize different primary sources and types of internal data<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Explore different ways to gather and analyze internal data<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h2>Business Analytics<\/h2>\r\n<p>Gathering and analyzing data informs decisions and enhances organizational performance.<\/p>\r\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\">\r\n<p>https:\/\/youtu.be\/9fFQA-JOXA0?si=_4GEDj9LQlrDay_o<\/p>\r\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/WhatIsBusinessAnalytics__Business_Explained_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"What Is Business Analytics? | Business: Explained\" here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"textbox connectIt\">\r\n<h3>Why is it important for businesses to use all four types of analytics together, and how can this integrated approach lead to better decision-making?<\/h3>\r\n<p>[reveal-answer q=\"471046\"]Click to Show Sample Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"471046\"]Using all four types of analytics together leads to a comprehensive understanding of business data which informs decision-making. 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