What is Top-N and Bottom-N analysis?

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Top-N and Bottom-N analysis identifies the highest and lowest performing entities based on a selected metric.
In one project, we created a Top 10 products view based on total revenue.
It helped leadership quickly focus on key revenue drivers.
Bottom-N analysis highlighted underperforming regions needing attention.
This approach simplifies large datasets into actionable insights.
It is commonly used in sales, profitability, and customer contribution analysis.
Dynamic filters allow users to change the value of N based on need.
Overall, it supports prioritization and faster decision-making.

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