Questions and Answers
What are the characteristics of individuals about which we collect information called?
What do we call variables that classify individuals into categories?
qualitative
- variables are always numerical.
quantitative
Qualitative variables can be divided into types * and *.
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A * variable is a quantitative variable whose possible values can be listed.
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- variables can take on any value in some interval.
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Ounces in a soda pop. Quantitative or Qualitative?
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The candy bars the kids are selling are milk chocolate, milk chocolate with almonds, dark chocolate, and caramel. Is this nominal or ordinal?
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The number of books on a shelf. Discrete or continuous?
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Study Notes
Variables
- Characteristics of individuals from whom data are collected.
- Different types of variables influence the analysis of data.
Qualitative Variables
- Classify individuals into categories based on characteristics.
- Can be divided into two types:
- Nominal: Categories without a specific order (e.g., types of candy bars).
- Ordinal: Categories with a defined order, but not necessarily equidistant (not mentioned in detail).
Quantitative Variables
- Always numerical, allowing for mathematical operations.
- Can be subdivided into:
- Discrete: Quantitative variables that can take on specific values (e.g., number of books on a shelf).
- Continuous: Quantitative variables that can take any value within a given range (not explicitly defined in the text).
Examples
- Ounces in a soda pop serve as an example of a quantitative variable.
- Types of candy bars sold by kids illustrate nominal qualitative variables.
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