Types of Data

Numerical data is...

• Data that is collected by counting or measuring something

• Data that is organised into two categories or groups, they are nominal and ordinal

Categorical Data is....

• Data that is collected by counting or measuring something.

• Data that is organised into two categories or groups, they are nominal and ordinal.

What is the difference between discrete and continuous data?

What is the difference between ordinal and nominal data?

Is the following data discrete or continuous? (Height of a person)

• Continuous

• Discrete

Is the following data discrete or continuous? (Final Score of a Footy match)

• Continuous

• Discrete

Is the following data discrete or continuous? (Number of 3's scored in a game of basketball)

• Continuous

• Discrete

Is the following data discrete or continuous? (Percentage of shots made by a player)

• Continuous

• Discrete

Is the following data nominal or ordinal? (Favourite takeaway between Maccas, KFC and Hungry Jacks)

• Nominal

• Ordinal

Is the following data nominal or ordinal? (Rating of a Movie out of 10)

• Nominal

• Ordinal