EP BUSINESS STATISTICS:FIRST COURSE-ACC
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ISBN: 9780135179802
Author: Levine
Publisher: PEARSON CO
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.7AC
For each of the following variables, determine whether the variable is categorical or numerical. If the variable is numerical, determine whether the variable is discrete or continuous.
- Amount of money spent on clothing in the past month
- Favorite department store
- Most likely time period during which shopping for clothing takes place (weekday, weeknight, or weekend)
- Number of pairs of shoes owned
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