What outcome does the 'Explain' feature provide in Oracle Analytics Cloud?

The 'Explain' feature in Oracle Analytics Cloud is designed to provide users with summarized statistical analysis for a variable. This powerful tool allows users to dive deeper into their data by generating insights that highlight key statistical metrics such as mean, median, variance, and distribution patterns.

When a variable is analyzed using the 'Explain' feature, it not only presents these statistics but also helps in understanding the underlying factors that drive the data. This output is crucial for analysts as it simplifies the complexity of raw data into digestible statistics that can inform decision-making processes.

While other options suggest outcomes like trends, patterns, or predictive insights, the primary focus of the 'Explain' feature is to break down and summarize the statistical properties of the selected variable, thus making option D the most accurate description of its functionality in Oracle Analytics Cloud.