Numerical, Categorical, or Changes Over Time?

A

Students measure the height of a plant over 10 weeks.

• Categorical Data

• Numerical Data

• Data that Changes Over Time

B

Students are asked to name their favorite type of juice to drink.

• Categorical Data

• Numerical Data

• Data that Changes Over Time

C

Students record how long they can keep their eyes open without blinking in seconds.

• Categorical Data

• Numerical Data

• Data that Changes Over Time

D

Students roll a car down a ramp and record how far it travels.

• Categorical Data

• Numerical Data

• Data that Changes Over Time

E

Students respond to a survey where they identify whether they prefer to write with pencils, pens, markers, or type.

• Categorical Data

• Numerical Data

• Data that Changes Over Time

F

Students measure their heart rate every 10 seconds as the change from sitting to a slow walk to a fast walk or run.

• Categorical Data

• Numerical Data

• Data that Changes Over Time

G

Students measure the length of their shoes and record the data.

• Categorical Data

• Numerical Data

• Data that Changes Over Time

H

The office staff records the number of people in the office every 30 minutes to see how the number of people changes.

• Categorical Data

• Numerical Data

• Data that Changes Over Time

I

Students tell how many years they have attended the school.

• Categorical Data

• Numerical Data

• Data that Changes Over Time

J

A class collects data on which place they would like to visit for a vacation.

• Categorical Data

• Numerical Data

• Data that Changes Over Time