Business Analytics (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321997821
Author: James R. Evans
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 6PE
Identify each of the variables in the Excel file Credit Approval Decisions as categorical, ordinal, interval, or ratio and explain why.
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Business Analytics (2nd Edition)
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