Introductory Statistics (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321989178
Author: Neil A. Weiss
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 1RP
This problem is about variables.
- a. What is a variable?
- b. Identify two main types of variables.
- c. Identify the two types of quantitative variables.
a.
Expert Solution
To determine
To define: variables
Answer to Problem 1RP
Variables are the characteristics of the individuals of the population being studied, and it can vary one entity to another.
Explanation of Solution
Variables: A variable is the characteristic of the individuals of the population, which an investigator is interested to study.
A variable can vary one entity to another. It is an attribute to describe any characteristic of the individuals being studied.
b.
Expert Solution
To determine
To identify: The two main types of variables
Answer to Problem 1RP
The two main types of variables is qualitative and quantitative
Explanation of Solution
Mainly one can classify a variable into two parts. One is qualitative variable and another is quantitative variable.
Qualitative data are non-numerical measures such as characteristics, attributes or labels whereas quantitative data are numerical measures on which arithmetic operations are possible.
Eye color is an example of qualitative variable and height is an example of quantitative variable
c.
Expert Solution
To determine
To identify: The two types of quantitative variables
Answer to Problem 1RP
The two types of quantitative variables is discrete and continuous
Explanation of Solution
Two types of quantitative variables :
Discrete Variable: It is a quantitative variable. It consists either a finite number of possible values or countable number of possible values. Discrete variable can’t take every possible value between two possible values.
Continuous Variable: It is a quantitative variable. It consists an infinite number of possible values that are not countable. Continuous variable can take every possible value between any two possible values.
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Chapter 2 Solutions
Introductory Statistics (10th Edition)
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