Question

what does analyzing data involve?
a. presenting data without analysis
b. changing the data to fit hypotheses
c. using statistical methods to understand the data
d. ignoring the collected data

Explanation:

Analyzing data is about using appropriate methods (like statistical ones) to make sense of the data. Option a is just presenting data, not analyzing. Option b is unethical as data shouldn't be changed. Option d is ignoring data which is the opposite of analyzing. Statistical methods (as in option c) are a key part of data analysis.

Answer:

C. Using statistical methods to understand the data