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Adhoc queries refer to spontaneous or 'on-the-fly' requests for data analysis or retrieval, typically outside of pre-determined or existing reports or analyses. It requires specialized skills and knowledge in database querying and structuri...

Skills CategoryAnalysis
Skills SubcategoryData Analysis
Skills TypeSpecialized Skill
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