Types of Data: Nominal, Ordinal.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an explanation or categorization of types of data, specifically nominal and ordinal, which are classifications in statistics. It is likely seeking knowledge about how these types differ and examples of each.
Answer
Nominal data lacks order, ordinal data has a meaningful order.
Nominal data is categorical without order (e.g., gender or colors), while ordinal data is categorical with a meaningful ranking (e.g., satisfaction ratings).
Answer for screen readers
Nominal data is categorical without order (e.g., gender or colors), while ordinal data is categorical with a meaningful ranking (e.g., satisfaction ratings).
More Information
Nominal and ordinal are both types of categorical data. Nominal data cannot be ordered, while ordinal data can be ranked but not measured.
Tips
Avoid confusing ordinal data with interval data. While both are ordered, interval data has equal differences between values, unlike ordinal.
Sources
- Nominal, Ordinal, Interval & Ratio: Explained Simply - Grad Coach - gradcoach.com
- Types of Data - Nominal, Ordinal, Discrete, Continuous - mygreatlearning.com
- Types of data measurement scales: nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio - mymarketresearchmethods.com
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