Data analysis generally involves a series of steps. In correct order, the first three of these steps are
A) tabulating, coding, and editing.
B) coding, tabulating, and editing.
C) editing, coding, and tabulating.
D) editing, tabulating, and coding.
E) coding, editing, and tabulating.

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The correct sequence for the initial steps in data analysis is editing, to correct errors and ensure consistency; coding, to categorize responses; and then tabulating, to summarize the coded data.

Data Analysis Generally Involves a Series of Steps