What impact does data skew have on reporting within Salesforce?

Data skew, specifically in Salesforce, refers to an imbalance in data distribution, particularly when one record (like a large account or opportunity) has many related child records. This imbalance can create performance issues, especially with reporting and data processing.

When data skew occurs, it can lead to delays in generating reports. This is because Salesforce may require more resources to process reports that involve heavily skewed data. For instance, if a report pulls data from a record that has thousands of related child records, the system could slow down as it processes and calculates the needed information.

The other options do not accurately describe the impact of data skew. While one might think that skew would improve report accuracy or quality, it actually complicates the reporting process due to its nature. Additionally, data skew does not eliminate data duplication, as duplicates can still exist regardless of how data is skewed. Therefore, the option that highlights the potential delays in report generation directly relates to how skewed data can affect performance within Salesforce reporting.