For each of the variables described below, indicate whether it is a quantitative or a categorical (qualitative) variable. Also, indicate the level of measurement for the variable: nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio. Make sure your responses are the most specific possible.
Variable Type of variable Level of measurement (a) Amount (in fluid ounces) of coffee in a cup dispensed by a vending machine Quantitative Nominal Ordinal Categorical Interval Ratio (b) Price (in dollars) of a shirt on the clearance rack Quantitative Nominal Ordinal Categorical Interval Ratio (c) Name of manufacturer of an automobile Quantitative Nominal Ordinal Categorical Interval Ratio |
(a) Amount (in fluid ounces) of coffee in a cup dispensed by a vending machine
Type of variable = Quantitative
Level of measurement = Ratio
[This is a continuous variable, so we use ratio scale.]
(b) Price (in dollars) of a shirt on the clearance rack
Type of variable = Quantitative
Level of measurement = Ratio
[This is a continuous variable, so we use ratio scale.]
(c) Name of manufacturer of an automobile
Type of variable = Categorical
Level of measurement = Nominal
[For names, we use nominal level.]
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