Abstract: A data analysis system (10) for analysing data relating to an individual (12) includes a physical computer based data generator (16) for creating input data relating to an individual (12). A physical computer processor (18) is responsive to the data generator (16). The processor (18) is configured as a data analysis engine containing pattern recognition software and is configured to manipulate and transform the input data to generate output data. An output module (26), configured as a part of the processor, provides the output data to the individual (12) in the form of a personal map (28), the map (28) being the individual's personal map containing that individual's personal data relating to life experiences of the individual. A storage module (25) is associated with the processor (18) for storing the personal map (28). A tools module (30) is in communication with the processor (24) and is accessible by the individual (12) for enabling the individual (12) to personalise his or her personal map (28).

Abstract: Generating an analytical tool for use in assessing a state of an entity. Source data relating to a state of a community of which the entity forms a part is retrieved. The source data relates to at least one variable and variable comprises drivers. Cluster analysis is performed on the source data to produce an array of reference data. The array of reference data is organized into a form to be used in analysing data collected from the community. An analytical tool is useful in assessing the state of an entity. The analytical tool comprises an array of cells, each cell containing a subset of reference data which provides a measure of each driver related to the state of a community. The positioning of the cells relative to one another is governed by the inter-relationship of the reference data in the cells.

Abstract: A method and system of generating an analytical tool for use in assessing a state of an entity is described. The method comprises retrieving source data relating to a state of a community of which the entity forms a part, the source data resulting from a data collecting and analysis mechanism and the source data relating to at least one variable and the, or each, variable comprising a plurality of drivers; performing cluster analysis on the source data to produce an array of reference data; and organizing the array of reference data into a form to be used in analyzing data collected from the community.

Abstract: A method and system of generating an analytical tool for use in assessing a state of an entity is described. The method comprises retrieving source data relating to a state of a community of which the entity forms a part, the source data resulting from a data collecting and analysis mechanism and the source data relating to at least one variable and the, or each, variable comprising a plurality of drivers; performing cluster analysis on the source data to produce an array of reference data; and organising the array of reference data into a form to be used in analysing data collected from the community.