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# How to Analyze Data in ALM

This task describes how to analyze data in ALM using various analysis tools.

To learn more about data analysis, see Analysis Overview.

Higher-level task: This task is part of a higher-level task. For details, see Introducing ALM.

## What do you want to do?

Action | Description
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Generate a graph (including business view graphs) | View selected data in a graph format. For task details, see How to Generate a Graph. Tip: For samples of how to create graphs for Business Process Testing framework metrics, see this KB article. View selected Project Planning and Tracking data in a graph format. For task details, see How to Generate a PPT Graph.
Generate a health report | Generate the following reports: Blocked tests Defects aging Project progress Requirements coverage For task details, see How to Generate Health Reports.
Generate a dashboard page | Group together selected graphs and view them in a single display. For task details, see How to Generate a Dashboard Page.
Generate a project report | Produce a project report of selected data. For task details, see How to Create Project Reports.
Generate an Excel report | Extract data from the project database with SQL queries, and format the data in Microsoft Excel. For task details, see How to Generate an Excel Report.
Generate a Business View Excel report | In Microsoft Excel, extract data from the project database with DQL queries and format the data. For task details, see How to Generate a Business View Excel Report.
Manage analysis items and dashboard pages | Organize analysis items and dashboard pages in the analysis and dashboard trees. Create folders, move, copy, rename, and delete items. For user interface details, see Analysis View Menus and Buttons.
Generate a Live Analysis graph | Live Analysis graphs enable you to create and display dynamic graphs related to test plan subjects and test sets. For task details, see How to Generate Live Analysis Graphs.

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See also:

- Analysis Overview
- Graphs and Dashboard Pages Overview

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