CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) — Question 361

An analyst conducted a preliminary analysis for a data set and identified several patterns and anomalies. Which of the following analysis techniques did the analyst use?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Exploratory analysis, as it focuses on discovering patterns and anomalies in data sets. The other options, such as Performance analysis, Link analysis, and Trend analysis, serve different purposes and do not primarily involve the identification of patterns and anomalies in the same way.