Categorical Vs Quantitative Variable Practice Flashcard

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What is a categorical variable?

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A categorical variable is a type of variable that can take on one of a limited, fixed number of possible values, assigning each individual or other unit of observation to a particular group or nominal category based on a qualitative property.

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What is a quantitative variable?

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A quantitative variable is a type of variable that can be measured numerically and can take on an infinite number of values within a given range, allowing for mathematical operations.

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Give an example of a categorical variable.

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An example of a categorical variable is 'favorite color', which can include categories like red, blue, green, etc.

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Give an example of a quantitative variable.

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An example of a quantitative variable is 'height', which can be measured in units such as centimeters or inches.

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What type of data is represented by the number of students in a class?

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Quantitative Data.

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What type of data is represented by the type of pets owned?

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Categorical Data.

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How can you differentiate between categorical and quantitative variables?

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Categorical variables describe qualities or characteristics, while quantitative variables represent measurable quantities.

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What is an example of quantitative data in a survey?

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An example of quantitative data in a survey is the number of hours spent studying per week.

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What is an example of categorical data in a survey?

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An example of categorical data in a survey is the response to the question 'What is your favorite food?'

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What type of variable is 'age'?

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Quantitative variable.