Data Analytics can be disaggregated into four steps as part of the AMPS. Which of these AMPS processes would be considered mastering the data [or ETL (extract, transform, and load)] or performing the analysis?
a. Removing extraneous data and noise.
b. Looking for trends in the data that might predict new sales opportunities.
c. Finding the necessary data from the financial reporting system to give to the external auditor for analysis.
d. Performing test of internal controls by the external auditor.
e. Considering Champaign, Illinois, weather patterns to predict corn production in the immediate area.
f. Consolidating large volumes of data from multiple sources and platforms.