Data
A)are always be numeric
B)are always nonnumeric
C)are the raw material of statistics
D)None of these alternatives is correct.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Data refers to the raw material that needs to be processed and analyzed for statistical purposes, and it can be either numeric or non-numeric. However, the crucial point is that it is the raw material that is processed and analyzed to draw meaningful insights and conclusions, and that is how it becomes the foundation of statistics. Therefore, option C is the best choice.