Differences between analytical report and informational report

Informational report Analytical report

Definition Prepared from the information Prepared after analyzing the
gathered from the investigation is investigated information is known as
known as an informational report. analytical report.
Objective To carry information from one area To solve problems. This type of
of business to another. This type of report is going to include both
report is going to just show the negative and positive aspects of a
facts about a subject. subject, with an opinion included.
Writing structure Report writing structure is not Report writing structure is followed
followed here. here, strictly.
Size It is comparatively, small in size. It is comparatively large in size with
quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Personal opinion Here reporter doesn’t have the Here reporter can add his opinion to
scope to add his opinion. the report.
Recommendatio In such a report, there is no A recommendation is essentially
n recommendation from the reporter. required here from the reporter.
Decision making The decision is not helpful making As there is analysis and
because there is no recommendation exist in such
recommendation in such a report. report, executives can take the
decision from such a report.
Experience Reporter may not require vast to Reporter must be experienced and
prepare such report. efficient to draft such a report.
Conclusion No conclusion Have conclusion
Bios and Index and book’s references are not Index and book’s references are
reference used in such a report. added in such a report.