Question

1. what does analyzing data involve?

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

Explanation:

Analyzing data is the process of using statistical methods to understand the data. Ignoring the collected data (b) is not analyzing. Changing the data to fit hypotheses (c) is unethical and not analyzing. Presenting data without analysis (d) is just presenting, not analyzing.

Answer:

A. Using statistical methods to understand the data