> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usedaymark.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Question Best Practices

> Write clear questions to get precise insights

## Overview

Daymark works best when questions are specific and tied to a decision.
This guide shows how to frame questions so the results are accurate and easy to act on.

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## Start with the Decision

Before asking a question, clarify the decision it supports:

* What action will you take if the result changes?
* Who needs the answer and when?
* What metric defines success?

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## Use Clear, Concrete Language

Well-scoped questions reduce ambiguity and improve chart selection.
Include the key elements below when relevant:

* **Metric** (revenue, signups, churn rate)
* **Timeframe** (last 30 days, Q2, month over month)
* **Segment** (plan type, region, channel)
* **Comparison** (this month vs last month, A vs B)

Example:

* Instead of: "How are we doing?"
* Ask: "What is the month-over-month revenue change for Enterprise customers in Q2?"

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## Align Question Type to the Output

Different question types produce different visuals:

* **Trends** → line charts
* **Comparisons** → bar charts
* **Composition** → stacked bars or pie charts
* **Funnel steps** → funnel charts
* **Exact values** → tables

If you want a specific view, ask in a way that implies it.

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## Ask in Layers

Start simple, then refine:

1. Ask a broad question to establish the baseline
2. Narrow by time, segment, or category
3. Compare to a previous period or cohort

Example:

* "What is churn rate this quarter?"
* "Break churn rate by plan type."
* "Compare churn by plan type vs last quarter."

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## Use Column Names When Possible

When you can, reference the actual column names from your data source.
This helps Daymark match your question to the right fields.

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## Common Mistakes to Avoid

* Asking multiple unrelated questions at once
* Omitting timeframes for trend questions
* Using vague terms like "better" or "worse" without a metric

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## Next Steps

If you are new to Daymark, start with suggested questions in the chat and refine from there.