Understanding Variables in Statistics

Why is it crucial to collect data properly in statistics?

• To ensure data is collected secretly

• To avoid collecting too much data

• To make sure data is collected uniformly

• To ensure data is collected quickly

What is one of the defining characteristics of a variable?

• It should be the same for all entities

• It must be a numerical value

• It should describe a person, place, or thing

• It must be a constant value

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a variable?

• It remains constant across all entities

• It describes a person, place, or thing

• Its value varies from one entity to another

• It helps in uniform data collection

How does hair color qualify as a variable?

• It is a constant attribute

• It describes a person's height

• It varies from person to person

• It is the same for everyone

What makes height a variable?

• It is the same for all individuals

• It varies from person to person

• It describes a person's weight

• It is a fixed attribute