What's the difference between predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics? Choose the BEST answer. Prescriptive analytics is a more basic form of analytics than predictive analytics. Prescriptive analytics uses statistical modeling, and predictive analytics doesn't. Prescriptive analytics suggests actions to take in myder to achieve a certain outcome, whereas predictive analytics provides insight about what might happen. Prescriptive and predictive analytics are both highly inaccurate and are considered unreliable