Categorical Vs Quantitative Variable Practice Flashcard

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What type of data is collected when asking: 'Where were you born?'

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Categorical Data

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What is your favorite type of food?

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Categorical Data

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What is Categorical Data?

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(qualitative data) Data that fits into one of several different groups or categories.

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Where do you plan on attending college?

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Categorical Data

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How well do you understand the difference between categorical and quantitative data?

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Responses can vary: Extremely Well, Well, Ok, Not well.

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What is Quantitative Data?

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(numerical) Data that can be placed on a numerical scale or can be compared.

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Give an example of Categorical Data.

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Examples include: Gender, Eye Color, or Type of Pet.

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Give an example of Quantitative Data.

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Examples include: Height, Weight, or Age.

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What is the main difference between Categorical and Quantitative Data?

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Categorical data represents categories, while Quantitative data represents numerical values.

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Is 'temperature' an example of Categorical or Quantitative Data?

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Quantitative Data.