Unit of Observation

How to spot it in any dataset — instantly.

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Most students can read a data table. Far fewer know how to ask the right questions of one. The unit of observation — what each row represents — determines every question you can legitimately ask of your data. Get it wrong and your entire analysis goes sideways. Here's how to identify it quickly in any dataset.

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