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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Introduction to Statistics

Question 18 • SC-Statistical Modeling SDPC

Which variable would be classified as categorical?

Answer
A
area of the state (in square feet)
B
population of the state
C
percent increase or decrease in population since 2010
D
state bird

Explanation

A categorical variable records a label or group rather than a numerical measurement. A state bird is a category, while area, population, and percent change are all expressed as numbers. Therefore, the state bird is the categorical variable.

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