Which of the following steps should you carry out first in data handling?
A) Perform inferential statistics
B) Describe the data numerically, with descriptive statistics
C) Describe the data graphically
D) Check for invalid data

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Before any analysis can be performed, it is important to check for invalid or missing data. This helps ensure that the analysis is based on accurate and reliable data. Only after the data has been checked and cleaned should descriptive or inferential statistics be calculated or graphical representations be created.

Which of the Following Steps Should You Carry Out First