What Does Predictive Analytics Mean?
Predictive analytics describes a range of analytical and statistical techniques used for developing models that may be used to predict future events or behaviors. There are different forms of predictive models, which vary based on the event or behavior that is being predicted. Nearly all predictive models produce a score; a higher score indicates that a given event or behavior is very likely to occur.
Techopedia Explains Predictive Analytics
Some common examples of predictive models are those used by credit bureaus for developing credit scores. The credit bureaus make use of information, including income, outstanding loan balances, credit history and so on, to develop a credit score for predicting whether the person is likely to be able to repay his or her present and future debts.
Organizations that make use of predictive analytics in their day-to-day activities achieve the following benefits:
