Filters are used in the Analyst platform to adjust the underlying data powering a particular report. These filters change the overall parameters and change results across the entire page.
Filters may appear in one of two locations for a report.
Set up screen
In some reports, filters are made available before viewing any data. In these cases, a user will choose from a set of filters (some optional, others required) in order to view data.
Example: choose a region (all states in New England), and then hit "Run" to obtain more information in the Economy Overview
Left Side Panel
In many reports, filters can be adjusted from the left side panel while observing data.
Example: Job Posting Analytics includes filters along the left side.
Note that the left side panel can scroll, separate from the overall report scrolling. There are often many available filters, though not all filters are required.
Some left-side filter options are limited based on choices at the initial setup screen; for example, in this case a user can only choose from the SOC Occupation taxonomy.
In-line filter selection
In some reports, you can add a filter to the report as a whole while viewing results.
Sticky Filters
Note that Analyst filters are often "sticky". Filters from one report will carry over to a subsequent report, and will remain selected upon re-entering the platform on a new date. It is important to review filters regularly, as this may lead to different results if a new 'sticky' filter has been selected.