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CompTIA Data+ DA0-002 · Domain 2: Data acquisition and preparation

Handling missing data: deletion, imputation and flagging

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

Missing data is almost unavoidable, and how you handle it can change your results. There is no single correct fix; the right choice depends on how much is missing, why it is missing and what the analysis is for.

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