A county government is creating a budget for the next fiscal year. They wish to use analytics to guide their decisions about costs. Which analytic method can the county apply to this issue?

While the median cost for all county projects can provide insights into spending, it does not offer a comparative perspective with other counties. This method fails to account for the variability in project types and sizes, which might skew budget planning if the county operates under different circumstances than those reflected in its own median data.

The average number of projects completed does not relate directly to cost analysis. This metric focuses on project volume rather than the financial implications of those projects. Understanding the number of projects without considering their associated costs provides limited insight for budgetary decision-making.

Similar to choice C, the median number of projects completed last year lacks relevance to cost analysis. It offers no direct information regarding the financial aspects of budgeting, which is the primary concern of the county government in this scenario. This metric would not assist in making informed financial decisions.