A questionnaire records exclusive breastfeeding as Yes/No. During data entry, the researcher codes Yes = 1 and No = 2. In a separate variable, sex is coded Female = 1 and Male = 2. Which statement is most important when reviewing the dataset?

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The meaning of each code must be documented separately for each variable

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The same number must represent the same category across every variable

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All categorical variables should be recoded using 0 and 1

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The numerical codes should be treated as continuous measurements

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