For example, a descriptive data report may show that revenue is up for the quarter. However, diagnostic analytics goes deeper, analyzing why revenue has increased.

Examples of metrics used in descriptive analytics include year-over-year pricing changes, month-over-month sales growth, the number of users, or the total revenue per subscriber.

A descriptive statement is a bank statement that lists deposits, withdrawals, service fees, and other such transactions in chronological order. ... Examples of Descriptive Statements .