CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) — Question 301

During data cleansing, an analyst conducts measures of central tendency on a data set. Which of the following data is the analyst attempting to identify?

Answer options

• A. Duplicate
• B. Missing
• C. Outlying
• D. Invalid

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as measures of central tendency help identify outliers by providing a central point around which data points can be compared. Options A, B, and D do not relate to measures of central tendency, which focus on summarizing data rather than identifying duplicates, missing values, or invalid entries.