6.6 Analysis Configuration

Analysis configuration serves as a foundational framework for conducting stress tests or scenario analysis within a project. It specifies the results or insights that the analysis aims to produce. These may include quantitative metrics, qualitative assessments, risk evaluations, or strategic recommendations. Defining clear outcomes helps align the analysis with the project's goals and stakeholders' needs. An analysis configuration is reusable across multiple projects, particularly when the same analytical approach or scenario framework is applicable. By linking a single configuration to multiple projects, organizations can streamline their analytical efforts, ensure consistency, and leverage past learnings and best practices. It provides a road map for researchers, analysts, and stakeholder, outlining the steps to be followed and the parameters to be considered. This ensures rigor and consistency in the analysis methodology. An analysis configuration consists of a scope, metrics, models, variables and an auto-created composite pipeline.

Scope - Outlines the boundaries and objectives of the analysis. It defines what aspects of the project or system are examined and what specific outcomes are sought. This ensures clarity and focus throughout the analysis process.

Metrics - The outcomes that users want to assess as part of a scenario analysis. Users can evaluate the impact of a particular scenario on metrics or compare metrics across scenarios to understand how their portfolio performs under different conditions.

Models and Processes - Defines the analytical models, methodologies, and computational processes used in the analysis. These may include mathematical models, statistical techniques, simulation methods, or scenario-building frameworks. Transparency in this section enhances the credibility and reproducibility of the analysis.

Variables - The factors or parameters that can be changed or observed during the analysis. They act as inputs to scenarios or conditions under which the analysis is conducted.

Map Dimensions - Defines how variable dimensions are aligned and mapped within the configuration. All dimensions that are part of the selected variables are displayed in the Variable Dimension Mapping screen. Only the dimensions common to the selected metrics and variables are available for mapping.

Composite Pipelines - Generated automatically based on the selected metrics within the configuration. These pipelines facilitate execution of analytical processes, enhancing efficiency and automation.