STATISTICAL ANALYSIS WITH SOFTWARE APPLICATION

Exercise # 1: Types of Data Variables

I. Classify each variable as discrete or continuous. (1 point each)

Discrete 1. Votes received by mayoral candidates in a city election.
Continuous 2. Relative humidity levels in operating rooms at local hospitals.
Discrete 3. National census
Discrete 4. The results of rolling two dice.
Discrete 5. Instruments in a shelf.

II. Classify each variable as qualitative or quantitative. (1 point each)

Quantitative 1. Cholesterol counts for individuals.
Qualitative 2. Marital status of nurses in a hospital.
Quantitative 3. Ages of people living in a personal care home.
Qualitative 4. Movie ratings
Quantitative 5. Duration of marriages in America (in years).