DA0-002 · Question #105
A data analyst is working on an initial analysis of the dataset in the following table: Which of the following issues should the analyst flag in the data report?
The correct answer is B. Outlier. During initial data analysis, an analyst should flag an outlier if a data point significantly deviates from other observations within the dataset.
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A data analyst is working on an initial analysis of the dataset in the following table:
Which of the following issues should the analyst flag in the data report?
Options
- ACompleteness
- BOutlier
- CMismatch
- DDuplication
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A8% (2)
- B85% (22)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
During initial data analysis, an analyst should flag an outlier if a data point significantly deviates from other observations within the dataset.
Completeness refers to the absence of missing values, which is a different data quality issue than a single extreme value.
An outlier is a data point that differs significantly from other observations, often indicating a measurement error, an experimental error, or a novelty. Identifying and addressing outliers is a critical step in initial data analysis as they can skew statistical results and impact model performance.
Mismatch refers to inconsistent data types or formats across a dataset, not a value that is numerically extreme within its type.
Duplication refers to identical records appearing multiple times, which is a structural issue, not an issue with the value of a single data point.
Concept tested: Data quality issues, outlier detection
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