Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes Data Analysis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes data analysis in field research?

A) Data analysis follows the completion of data collection, as in surveys and experiments.
B) Data analysis is merely descriptive and never explanatory.
C) Researchers may use computer software to code and link data sources.
D) Researchers let the data speak for themselves without using theory to shape their interpretations.