CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) — Question 163

An analyst notices changes in sales ratios when analyzing a quarterly report. Which of the following is the analyst conducting?

Answer options

• A. A gap analysis
• B. A link analysis
• C. A trend analysis
• D. A statistical analysis

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as trend analysis focuses on identifying patterns or changes over time, such as sales ratios in this case. Options A and B are not relevant because gap analysis and link analysis deal with different types of evaluations, while option D, statistical analysis, is broader and does not specifically address the observation of trends.