Final Analysis Report Template
Use this for the capstone and for larger module projects.
Report Title
Author:
Date:
Dataset:
Notebook or files:
1. Question
State the main analysis question in one or two sentences.
2. Short Answer
Give the answer first. Keep it clear and careful.
Example:
The strongest pattern is..., but this analysis cannot prove...
3. Data Used
Describe the dataset, row meaning, time period, and important columns.
Include:
- row count;
- column count;
- source type;
- important filters;
- known limits.
4. Cleaning Summary
Summarize the most important cleaning choices.
| Issue | Action | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
5. Findings
Finding 1
Evidence:
Chart or table:
Interpretation:
Limitation:
Finding 2
Evidence:
Chart or table:
Interpretation:
Limitation:
Finding 3
Evidence:
Chart or table:
Interpretation:
Limitation:
6. Visuals Used
| Visual | Question answered | Why this chart type was chosen |
|---|---|---|
7. Interactive View
Explain what the interactive chart or dashboard helps the reader inspect.
8. Limits
What the analysis cannot prove:
What data would improve the analysis:
What assumptions were made:
9. Next Steps
List practical next steps or follow-up questions.
10. Reproducibility Checklist
- [ ] Data files are included or clearly referenced.
- [ ] Notebook runs from top to bottom.
- [ ] Cleaning log is included.
- [ ] Data dictionary is included.
- [ ] Charts can be recreated.
- [ ] Final conclusions match the evidence.
- [ ] No private data, secrets, or local absolute paths are included.