An analyst modified a data set that had a number of issues. Given the original and modified versions: Which of the following data manipulation techniques did the analyst use?

The correct answer is B. Recoding. The analyst applied recoding, which involves transforming data values into more meaningful categories or labels. In the modified dataset: Numerical values in columns (e.g., 1, 0, 2) were replaced with descriptive labels like "Yes," "No," "Absent," "Present," "Payment," "No paymen

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Question

An analyst modified a data set that had a number of issues. Given the original and modified versions:

Which of the following data manipulation techniques did the analyst use?

Exhibits

Options

AImputation
BRecoding
CParsing
DDeriving

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A
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B
91% (40)
C
2% (1)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

The analyst applied recoding, which involves transforming data values into more meaningful categories or labels. In the modified dataset: Numerical values in columns (e.g., 1, 0, 2) were replaced with descriptive labels like "Yes," "No," "Absent," "Present," "Payment," "No payment," and "Maybe." This process improves data readability and makes it easier for stakeholders to interpret the

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#Data manipulation#Data transformation#Recoding

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