CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) — Question 339

An analyst is reviewing a company document to identify why sales have declined over multiple sales quarters. Which of the following analysis techniques should the analyst use?

Answer options

• A. Performance
• B. Trend
• C. Link
• D. Exploratory

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Trend analysis technique is appropriate here as it focuses on identifying patterns and changes over time, which will help the analyst determine the cause of the sales decline across multiple quarters. The other options, such as Performance, Link, and Exploratory analyses, do not specifically address the need to track changes over a timeframe to understand sales trends.