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title: What-If Analysis
description: What-If Analysis
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# What-If Analysis

Analysis of a What-If Formulae with applied filters is known as What-If Analysis. You have the ability to adjust or modify the values of the variables used in the What-If Formulae while performing a What-If Analysis. This also allows you to explore a broader range of scenarios by running various analysis conditions. What-If Analysis helps you define and manage the parameters for different scenarios and set alerts.

![what-if-analysis-overview](/images/Data-Apps/Catalogues/Assets/What-If-Analysis/what-if-analysis-overview.png)


**Editing the What-If Analysis status** Click the pencil icon <i class="fa-duotone fa-regular fa-pen"></i> next to a What-If Analysis name to select whether the What-If Analysis is **verified** or **not verified**.

**Categorizing the What-If Analysis** Assign specific **domains**, **tiers**, **tags**, and **glossary** terms to help you organize and classify the What-If Analysis.

**Managing the Sharing status** View whether a What-If Analysis is **shared** or **not shared** to manage access permissions.

**Tracking What-If Analysis Updates** View information such as **created by** and **updated by**, along with the respective dates. This ensures transparency and helps in tracking versions.

**Editing the Description** You can either manually edit the description of a What-If Analysis or generate it automatically using **AI** to streamline content creation.

## Documentation

![Reports Documentation](/images/Data-Apps/Catalogues/Assets/What-If-Analysis/what-if-documentation.png)
Documentation provides comprehensive information about an asset. It enables you to understand its purpose, structure, and functionality. It serves as a reference to ensure clarity and effective use of the asset.

After clicking the **New documentation** button, you can compose your documentation in the provided editor. Once completed, click the **Save** icon to store the documentation.

## What-If Analysis Information
![what if](/images/Data-Apps/Catalogues/Assets/What-If-Analysis/whatif-analysis.png)

The **What-If Analysis information** section provides detailed information about the formulas used for analyzing various data scenarios. This section includes the following key elements.

- **Formula name** The specific name of the formula used in the analysis.
- **Datasource** Displays the associated Datasource for the formula.
- **Formula description** A brief overview of the formula’s purpose or function. It helps you understand its application in the context of the analysis.

The section also outlines the following attributes associated with the What-If Analysis.

- **Key** A unique identifier for each parameter used in the formula.
- **Name** Describes the parameter that is used in the formula.
- **Type** Indicates the type of data.
- **Value** Represents the initial value assigned to the Key.
- **Expression** Provides the formula expression. It defines how the parameter is calculated or used within the analysis.

## Documents
![what-if-analysis-catalogues-document](/images/Data-Apps/Catalogues/Assets/What-If-Analysis/what-if-analysis-catalogues-document.png)
In the **Documents** section, you can upload relevant files that help in creating a more accurate description of the What-If Analysis using AI. These documents provide context and enhance the AI’s understanding, helping it generate better descriptions. This is particularly useful for data that requires detailed and nuanced explanations.

## Using Ask AI

Ask AI enables you to get instant answers to any questions related to a specific asset. It provides quick and context-aware insights to enhance your understanding and decision-making. It makes use of available documentation to respond to your queries. If a document is uploaded in the Documents section, it is automatically made available in the Ask AI chat. This allows the assistant to reference it while generating responses.