Categorical vs. Numerical Data

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What is Categorical Data?

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Categorical Data refers to data that can be divided into groups or categories. Examples include colors, types of pets, or favorite foods.

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What is Numerical Data?

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Numerical Data refers to data that consists of numbers and can be measured or counted. Examples include age, height, or the number of pets.

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What type of data is represented by 'Yes' and 'No'?

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Categorical Data.

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How would you classify the question 'How many people live in your household?'?

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Numerical Data.

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What type of data is produced by the question 'What is the area code of your school's phone number?'?

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Numerical Data.

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Which type of data is represented by the question 'Which type of pizza do you like the best?'?

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Categorical Data.

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If you ask 'How many pets do you have?', what type of data will you get?

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Numerical Data.

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Give an example of Categorical Data.

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An example of Categorical Data is the type of fruit someone likes, such as apples, bananas, or oranges.

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Give an example of Numerical Data.

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An example of Numerical Data is the number of students in a classroom, such as 25.

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What is the difference between Categorical and Numerical Data?

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Categorical Data is about categories or groups, while Numerical Data is about numbers that can be counted or measured.