Drilldown analysis

Drilldown analysis is a method of data analysis that allows data to be viewed at different levels and analyzed in more detail. In this process, the data is arranged hierarchically and can be examined in more detail by selecting specific elements.

The term “drilldown” literally means “to drill down” and thus describes the ability to zoom into the details of the data from an aggregate level. Drilldown analysis makes it possible to quickly analyze complex data sets and show correlations.

An example of a drill-down analysis could be looking at sales figures at different levels. Here, for example, one could look at the total sales figures of a company at the highest level. However, with one click, sales figures could be broken down by region, product or customer to gain more detailed information.

Drilldown analysis is commonly used in business intelligence systems and business analytics applications to analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources and make decisions based on sound information. In doing so, it can help to identify important interrelationships and optimize business processes.