Which of the following would have the least impact on the integrity of data?
A) Poor editing or coding
B) A high proportion of nonresponses
C) There are only a few outliers
D) The data is made up

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Outliers can have an impact on the accuracy of statistical measures such as the mean and standard deviation, but they do not necessarily affect the integrity of the data itself. Poor editing or coding, a high proportion of nonresponses, and fabricated data could all significantly compromise the integrity of the data.

Which of the Following Would Have the Least Impact on the Integrity