CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) — Question 298

Which of the following is the best approach to use to gain a general understanding of a data set?

Answer options

• A. Descriptive statistics
• B. Basic projections
• C. Gap analysis
• D. Trend analysis

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Descriptive statistics provide a summary of the data set through measures such as mean, median, and mode, making it the best choice for gaining a general understanding. Basic projections, gap analysis, and trend analysis, while useful in specific contexts, do not provide the same foundational overview of the data set.