Quantitative vs Categorical Data Flashcard

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data refers to numerical information that can be measured and expressed mathematically. It can be used for statistical analysis.

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What is categorical data?

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Categorical data refers to information that can be divided into groups or categories. It is often qualitative and describes characteristics or attributes.

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What type of data is measured by the time (in minutes) it takes for each student to complete a test?

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Quantitative data.

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What type of data is recorded when a study measures the resting heart rate (in beats per minute, BPM) of each student?

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Quantitative data.

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Is quantitative data continuous or discrete?

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Quantitative data can be either continuous or discrete.

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What is continuous data?

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Continuous data can take any value within a given range and can be measured with great precision, such as height or weight.

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What is discrete data?

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Discrete data consists of distinct or separate values, often counted in whole numbers, such as the number of students in a class.

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If the data in Question 9 is quantitative, is it continuous or discrete?

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Continuous.

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If the data in Question 7 is quantitative, is it discrete or continuous?

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Discrete.

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Is the data in Question 2 quantitative, and if so, is it discrete or continuous?

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Continuous.