5/19 Exit Ticket - Numerical or Categorical Data?

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What is categorical data?

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Categorical data represents characteristics or qualities that can be divided into groups or categories. Examples include favorite colors, types of pets, or ice cream flavors.

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What is numerical data?

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Numerical data represents quantities or measurements that can be counted or measured. Examples include age, height, or the number of states visited.

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Give an example of a question that yields categorical data.

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What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

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Give an example of a question that yields numerical data.

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How many states have you visited?

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What type of data is 'Which month is your birthday?'

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Categorical data.

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What type of data is 'How many pets do you have?'

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Numerical data.

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What is the difference between categorical and numerical data?

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Categorical data describes qualities or characteristics, while numerical data describes quantities or measurements.

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Is 'What did you eat for supper last night?' categorical or numerical?

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Categorical.

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Is 'How many books do you read in a month?' categorical or numerical?

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Numerical.

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What type of data is 'Which type of pizza do you like the best?'

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Categorical data.