Categorical vs. Numerical Data

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What is categorical data?

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Categorical data is a type of data that can be divided into groups or categories. Examples include favorite colors, types of music, or names of animals.

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What is numerical data?

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Numerical data is a type of data that represents quantities and can be measured. Examples include age, height, or the number of pets.

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What is the difference between a sample and a population?

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A sample is a part of a population. A population includes all members of a specified group.

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What are the two types of categorical data?

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The two types of categorical data are nominal data (no specific order) and ordinal data (with a specific order).

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Give an example of nominal data.

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An example of nominal data is the types of fruits: apples, oranges, and bananas.

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Give an example of ordinal data.

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An example of ordinal data is a ranking of favorite sports: 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice.

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What type of data is produced by the question 'How many pets do you have?'

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The data produced is numerical data.

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What type of data is produced by the question 'What is your favorite ice cream flavor?'

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The data produced is categorical data.

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Can categorical data be represented in a graph?

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Yes, categorical data can be represented in bar graphs or pie charts.

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Can numerical data be represented in a graph?

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Yes, numerical data can be represented in line graphs, histograms, or scatter plots.