Which of the following best describes a data set?
A)the creation of a computer file that holds output of statistical analyses on all of the questionnaires deemed suitable for analysis
B)identification of codes that pertain to the possible responses for each question on the questionnaire
C)identification of all the variable names and code numbers associated with each possible response to each question making up the data set
D)a matrix of numbers and other representations that include all of the relevant answers by all of the respondents in a survey
E)none of the above

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A data set is essentially a collection of data or information that has been organized and recorded in a systematic manner. Option D describes a matrix of numbers and other representations that include all of the relevant answers by all of the respondents in a survey, which is a standard format for a data set. Option A describes the output of statistical analyses, which may be based on a data set but does not necessarily define a data set itself. Option B refers to codes associated with responses, which may be part of a data set but does not necessarily encompass the entire data set. Option C is similar to option B in that it refers to identification of variable names and code numbers, which may be part of a data set but does not define the entire data set. Therefore, option D is the most accurate description of a data set.

Which of the Following Best Describes a Data Set