Dell EMC Exam D-DS-FN-23 Topic 2 Question 6 Discussion

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Question #: 6
Topic #: 2

After running a density plot you realize that the data has a long tail to the right. What can you do to make the dataset more normally distributed?

AUse a scatter plot to obtain a better picture

BUse a histogram to obtain a better picture

CApply a square transformation

DApply a logarithmic transformation

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Suggested Answer: D

by Jesusita at Apr 30, 2025, 07:22 AM

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Juan

1 months ago

A square transformation? What is this, geometry class? Logarithmic is the only way to straighten out that funky distribution.

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Vallie

2 days ago

It's a common technique in data analysis.

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Laurena

6 days ago

I've used it before and it really made a difference.

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Adell

22 days ago

I agree, it can help normalize the data.

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Glory

24 days ago

Logarithmic transformation is the way to go.

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Jaleesa

1 months ago

Ugh, I hate it when my data has a case of the right-skewed blues. Logarithmic is the way to go, no doubt.

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Justine

26 days ago

I always use logarithmic transformation for right-skewed data, it works like a charm.

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Gregg

28 days ago

I agree, it can help make the data more normally distributed.

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Erinn

29 days ago

Logarithmic transformation is definitely the way to go.

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Madelyn

2 months ago

Definitely go with the logarithmic transformation. That's like the secret sauce for normalizing data.

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Daryl

27 days ago

I'll give it a try and see how the data looks after the transformation.

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Eladia

1 months ago

I agree, it really helps with those long tail distributions.

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Carma

1 months ago

Logarithmic transformation is the way to go for normalizing the data.

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Mabel

2 months ago

I would also consider applying a square transformation to see if it improves the distribution.

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Willow

2 months ago

I agree with Jennifer, a logarithmic transformation can help address the long tail to the right in the data.

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Leonard

2 months ago

Haha, a long tail to the right? Looks like someone's been partying a little too hard!

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Arlene

1 months ago

C) Apply a square transformation

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Johnathon

2 months ago

D) Apply a logarithmic transformation

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Craig

2 months ago

A) Use a scatter plot to obtain a better picture

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Jennifer

3 months ago

I think applying a logarithmic transformation could help make the dataset more normally distributed.

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