basic-factanalysis

noun
UK /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈfækt əˈnæləsɪs/
US /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈfækt əˈnæləsɪs/

Looking closely at simple, true pieces of information to understand what they mean.

The class did a basic-factanalysis of the weather chart to see which month was rainiest.

SYNONYMS

simple data reviewstraightforward fact checkelementary information studyplain fact examination

RELATED WORDS

factsdataanalysisevidenceobservation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A first, easy step of checking facts before deeper study.

Before the big project, we started with a basic-factanalysis of the numbers.

3. A school exercise where you sort true facts into groups.

Her basic-factanalysis grouped the animals by what they eat.

4. A quick look at facts to answer one simple question.

A basic-factanalysis showed how many students walk to school.