CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) — Question 89

Which of the following file formats is best suited to start exploratory analysis within statistical software?

Answer options

• A. CSV
• B. XLSM
• C. XML
• D. JSON

Correct answer: A

Explanation

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files are widely used for data analysis due to their simplicity and compatibility with various statistical software. In contrast, XLSM files are Excel files with macros, XML is a markup language that can be complex for data analysis, and JSON is primarily used for data interchange, making CSV the most suitable option for exploratory analysis.