Which One of the Following Is NOT a Suggested Way

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT a suggested way to handle missing data in index construction?

A) If there are relatively few cases with missing data, you may decide to exclude them from the construction of the index and the analysis.
B) It is always best to simply exclude any cases with missing data.
C) You may sometimes have grounds for treating missing data as one of the available responses.
D) A careful analysis of missing data may yield an interpretation of their meaning.
E) Evaluate why data is missing before making a decision.