Which step involves communicating findings to stakeholders and the public?

• A. Step 6
• B. Step 1
• C. Step 4
• D. Step 7

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is the act of sharing results with those who need to know. The step that involves communicating findings to stakeholders and the public is all about dissemination: taking the analyzed results, interpreting what they mean, and presenting them in clear, appropriate ways for different audiences. This is where you prepare summaries, reports, press materials, or public dashboards, and where you address questions and feedback. It’s the phase that ensures transparency, informs decisions, and builds trust, rather than just producing or analyzing data. Other steps focus on planning, collecting data, or performing the analysis, which happen before this communication step.