Categorical Vs. Quantitative Data

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What is Categorical Data?

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Data that can be divided into groups or categories. Examples include hair color, college major, and zip code.

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What is Quantitative Data?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically. Examples include hours studying and time.

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What is the difference between Categorical and Quantitative Data?

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Categorical data represents characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data represents measurable quantities.

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What is Nominal Data?

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A type of categorical data that does not have a natural order. Examples include gender and eye color.

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What is Ordinal Data?

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A type of categorical data that has a defined order or ranking. Examples include class rankings and survey ratings.

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Is 'Hours Studying' Categorical or Quantitative?

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Quantitative.

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Is 'Zip Code' Categorical or Quantitative?

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Categorical.

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Is 'College Major' Categorical or Quantitative?

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Categorical.

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Is 'Hair Color' Nominal or Ordinal?

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Nominal.

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Is 'Time' Categorical or Quantitative?

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Quantitative.