Data Types Qualitative: the average has no logical meaning Quantitative: average has a logical meaning Types Description

For Example

A categorical variable, also called a nominal variable, is for mutual 1 for green, 2 exclusive, but not ordered, categories. Numbers are used simply as Nominal Scale for red, 3 for labels for groups or classes. The order is arbitrary and any calculations white (for example, computing an average) would be meaningless. 1 be the least A ordinal variable, is one where the order matters but not the difference experienced, 4 Ordinal Scale between values. Data elements are ordered according to their relative be the most size or quality. Average generally does not make sense. experienced A interval variable is a measurement where the difference between two values is meaningful. The distance between adjacent points on the scale are equal. Used for qualitative assessment. When a scale consists not only of equidistant points but also has a meaningful zero point, then we refer to it as a ratio scale. A ratio variable, has all the properties of an interval variable, and also has a clear denition of 0.0. When the variable equals 0.0, there is none of that variable. Thus, temperature is not a ratio scale because O Ratio Scale does not mean no temperature (except Kelvin). When working with ratio variables, but not interval variables, you can look at the ratio of two measurements. A weight of 4 grams is twice a weight of 2 grams, because weight is a ratio variable. A temperature of 100 degrees C is not twice as hot as 50 degrees C, because temperature C is not a ratio variable.

Interval Scale

Temperature (F, C)

percentage correct on a test, price