Purpose

  • Understand how the business measures success.
  • Translate business objectives into a data mining or modeling problem.
  • Develop a plan to align analytical work with business goals.

Key Focus

  • Identify project objectives from a business perspective.
  • Ensure that the model addresses the underlying business problem, not just technical metrics.

Outcome

  • Clear definition of the business problem.
  • Roadmap for data collection, preparation, and modeling aligned with business goals.