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Variables-Qualitative and Quantitative

A variable is any measured characteristic that differs for different subjects. There are two main types of variables: qualitative variables which describe categories or groups, and quantitative variables which describe numerical values. Qualitative variables can be nominal, ordinal, or binary, while quantitative variables can be discrete or continuous.

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Variables-Qualitative and Quantitative

A variable is any measured characteristic that differs for different subjects. There are two main types of variables: qualitative variables which describe categories or groups, and quantitative variables which describe numerical values. Qualitative variables can be nominal, ordinal, or binary, while quantitative variables can be discrete or continuous.

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VARIABLES- QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE

A variable is any measured characteristic or attribute that differs for


different subjects. For example, if the length of 30 desks were measured, then
length would be a variable.
Key Learning Skills
Understand the difference between a qualitative (categorical) variable
and a quantitative variable.
Understand the types of qualitative (categorical) variables: Nominal,
Ordinal, and Binary.
Understand the difference between a discrete and a continuous
quantitative variable.

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