Categorical vs. Numerical 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 gender, color, and college major.

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What is numerical data?

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Numerical data represents measurable quantities and can be expressed as numbers. Examples include height, weight, and age.

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Is 'Distance from School' categorical or numerical?

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Numerical

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Is 'Time' categorical or numerical?

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Numerical

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Is 'Years of schooling completed' categorical or numerical?

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Numerical

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Is 'College Major' categorical or numerical?

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Categorical

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Is 'Agree / Disagree' categorical or numerical?

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Categorical

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What are the two main types of data in statistics?

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The two main types of data in statistics are categorical data and 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 pet owned (dog, cat, bird, etc.).

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Give an example of numerical data.

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An example of numerical data is the temperature in degrees Celsius.