If data on a particular variable are skewed in the positive direction,then taking the square root can make the data look closer to a normal distribution.This is referred to as data ____.
A)transformation
B)translation
C)imputation
D)substitution

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Data transformation is the process of applying a mathematical function to a variable to change the scale or shape of its distribution. In this case, taking the square root is a common transformation that can reduce positive skewness and make the data more normally distributed. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately describe this process.

If Data on a Particular Variable Are Skewed in the Positive