Why Is It a Good Idea to Explore Your Data

Multiple Choice

Why is it a good idea to explore your data using EDA techniques before you conduct any statistical tests?

A) They help spot serious defects in your data that may warrant taking corrective action before you proceed to the inferential analysis.
B) They can help you determine which summary statistics would be appropriate for a given set of data.
C) They may reveal unsuspected influences.
D) All of the answers are correct.