What distinguishes data from analysis in an appraisal assignment?
Correct Answer
B) Data is gathered; analysis is the appraiser's reasoning
Why this is correct: The governing concept is the distinction between data (the raw information gathered) and analysis (the appraiser's application of methods, reasoning, and judgment to that data to reach a conclusion). The original explanation frames this as the difference between supplied material and the appraiser's conclusion. Why the other choices are wrong: "Data comes from third parties, analysis from records" is wrong; data can come from many sources, including records. "Data appears in the report, analysis in the workfile" is wrong; both data and analysis should be in the workfile, and analysis is reported. "Data requires verification, analysis requires none" is wrong; analysis must be reviewed and supported. Exam tip: Data is the 'what'; analysis is the 'so what'—the professional judgment applied to the data.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: The governing concept is the distinction between data (the raw information gathered) and analysis (the appraiser's application of methods, reasoning, and judgment to that data to reach a conclusion). The original explanation frames this as the difference between supplied material and the appraiser's conclusion. Why the other choices are wrong: "Data comes from third parties, analysis from records" is wrong; data can come from many sources, including records. "Data appears in the report, analysis in the workfile" is wrong; both data and analysis should be in the workfile, and analysis is reported. "Data requires verification, analysis requires none" is wrong; analysis must be reviewed and supported. Exam tip: Data is the 'what'; analysis is the 'so what'—the professional judgment applied to the data.
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