According to the IIBA® Guide to Business Data Analytics, communication is a key skill for analysts, as it involves conveying the results, methods, and limitations of the data analysis to various stakeholders in a clear, concise, and meaningful way. To communicate effectively, analysts need to understand the communication needs of stakeholders, such as their level of interest, knowledge, and influence, their preferred format and frequency of communication, and their expectations and objectives. Byunderstanding the communication needs of stakeholders, analysts can tailor their messages, choose the appropriate language and tone, and select the most suitable communication channels and media. Therefore, the correct answer is B, as understanding the communication needs of stakeholders is a recommended practice for analysts while performing the steps of drawing out the results, explaining the methods and processes used, and identifying any limitations or weaknesses in the data or methods applied.
References: : [IIBA® Guide to Business Data Analytics], Chapter 4: Business Data Analytics Techniques, page 49, : [IIBA® Guide to Business Data Analytics], Chapter 5: Business Data Analytics Competencies, page 63-64, : [IIBA® Guide to Business Data Analytics], Chapter 6: Business Data Analytics Communication, page 71-72
