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Which type of variable is sex according to the text?

Ordinal
Interval
Ratio
Nominal (correct)

What is an example of an ordinal scale of measurement?

Temperature
Doctor visits
Weight
Blood group (correct)

Which scale has a meaningful zero point existing?

Ratio (correct)
Ordinal
Interval
Nominal

What is the main purpose of a statistical graph?

To represent certain statistical information for comparison or correlation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between interval and ratio scales?

Whether an arbitrary zero point exists (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the title usually placed in a graph?

At the bottom, preceded by a number for easy reference (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many axes does a graph typically have?

Two axes, one vertical and one horizontal (B) Signup and view all the answers

When is a legend needed in a statistical graph?

When drawing more than one graph to clarify which item each graph refers to (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Marginal Totals' refer to in a statistical table?

Column totals and row totals (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a table indicates the basis of classification of the rows or horizontal series of figures?

Stubs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a table title in a statistical table?

To state the objective of the table (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of graphing in relation to a statistical table?

To simplify the idea of what the table contains (A) Signup and view all the answers