The ________ step of the data-preparation process consists of screening questionnaires to identify illegible,incomplete,inconsistent,or ambiguous responses.
A) questionnaire checking
B) editing
C) data cleaning
D) coding

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Editing is the step in which questionnaires are checked and responses are examined for errors or inconsistencies. The other options are also steps in the data-preparation process, but do not specifically refer to this task. Data cleaning involves identifying and dealing with errors and inconsistencies in the data itself. Coding involves assigning numerical values to responses for analysis. Questionnaire checking may refer to a broader process of review and verification of the questionnaire design and administration.

The ________ Step of the Data-Preparation Process Consists of Screening