Data Types: Categorical vs Numerical

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What is a numerical data type?

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Numerical data type refers to data that represents numbers and can be measured or counted, such as age, height, or temperature.

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What is a categorical data type?

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Categorical data type refers to data that represents categories or groups, such as favorite colors, types of fruit, or names of animals.

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Give an example of numerical data.

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An example of numerical data is the number of books read in a month.

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Give an example of categorical data.

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An example of categorical data is the type of pets owned, such as dogs, cats, or birds.

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What does 'change over time' mean in data collection?

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'Change over time' refers to how a particular measurement or observation varies as time progresses, such as tracking temperature changes throughout the day.

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How can heart rate be classified in data types?

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Heart rate can be classified as numerical data when measured in beats per minute.

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What type of data is represented by the number of years a student has attended school?

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The number of years a student has attended school is classified as numerical data.

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What type of data is represented by a student's favorite juice?

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A student's favorite juice is classified as categorical data.

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What is the significance of keeping a running total in data collection?

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Keeping a running total helps track changes in numerical data over time, such as total pages read or total rainfall.

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What type of data is used when measuring precipitation over time?

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Measuring precipitation over time is classified as numerical data.