Chapter 1, Problem R1.1RE

(a)

To determine

To find: the individuals in this data set.

Answer to Problem R1.1RE

P. Smith, K. Ewint, L. Shimpman and S. Reice.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

Individuals are the objects listed in the data sheet

P. Smith, K. Ewint, L. Shimpman and S. Reice.

(b)

To determine

To find: the variables were measured and classify each as categorical or quantitative.

Answer to Problem R1.1RE

Buyer’s distance from dealer: Quantitative,

Gender: Categorical,.

Car model: Categorical,

Price: Quantitative,

Model year: Categorical,

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

Variables are Zip code, Buyer’s distance from dealer, Gender, Car model, Price, Model year

Zip code: Categorical, because there are fixed number of codes. There is no meaning for zip in numbers.

Buyer’s distance from dealer: Quantitative, because it is comes under numerical area which is unlimited.

Gender: Categorical, there is two possible gender Male and Female.

Car model: Categorical, because it is not only contain numerical but also have name

Price: Quantitative, because price comes under the numerical form.

Model year: Categorical, because it is possible to represent the car as model year wise.