Introduction to Statistics - Classifying Data Sets and Statistical Terms
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Which type of data can be represented by numerical values?

  • Ordinal data
  • Qualitative data
  • Discrete data (correct)
  • Nominal data
  • What is the characteristic of nominal data?

  • It can be represented by numerical values.
  • It represents whole, concrete numbers with specific and fixed data values determined by counting.
  • It groups variables into ordered categories.
  • It can be labelled or classified into mutually exclusive categories within a variable. (correct)
  • What distinguishes discrete data from other types of data?

  • It can be represented by alphabetical characters.
  • It includes continuous numbers.
  • It includes whole, concrete numbers with specific and fixed data values determined by counting. (correct)
  • It includes random numbers.
  • Which type of data includes variables ordered into categories such as 'first', 'second', 'third'?

    <p>Ordinal data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines qualitative data?

    <p>It can be represented by alphabetical characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data has values that are not fixed and have an infinite number of possible values?

    <p>Ratio data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of scale has all the properties of the interval scale and in addition has a true zero point?

    <p>Ratio scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the collecting method, which type of data is collected especially for the purpose of the survey being conducted?

    <p>Primary data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data is basically of original data for the first compilation of existing data time?

    <p>Primary data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data may require certain adjustments for the purpose of enquiry?

    <p>Secondary data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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