What is the significance of understanding variables in statistics?

Understanding Qualitative and Quantitative Variables

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9th - 10th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They help in predicting future events.
They are central to understanding statistical concepts.
They are only used in mathematical calculations.
They are not important in statistics.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a correct definition of a variable?
A constant number that never changes.
Any characteristic, number, or quantity that can be measured or counted.
A fixed value used in calculations.
A random number generated by a computer.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are variables called 'variables'?
Because they change and are not constant.
Because they are always the same.
Because they can be divided by zero.
Because they are only used in algebra.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a quantitative variable?
Nationality
Gender
Miles per gallon
Color of a car
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a qualitative variable also known as?
Numerical variable
Arithmetic variable
Categorical variable
Constant variable
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a quantitative variable?
It can be measured numerically.
Arithmetic operations can be performed on it.
It is always a whole number.
It provides numerical measures of individuals.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is a zip code considered a qualitative variable?
Because it is a number that can be averaged.
Because it changes frequently.
Because arithmetic operations on it are meaningful.
Because it is a number but arithmetic operations on it are not meaningful.
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