1. What is variable in statistics?

- Variables are characteristics or properties that can take on different

values. These values represent observations or measurements in a
study or experiment.

2. Differentiates the types of variables.

A. Dependent Variable – depends on other variables or factors.
It is something influenced and affected that which associated
with the word effect or outcome.
B. Independent Variable – affects the dependent variable. It is
something have control over which can choose and
manipulate. In some cases, it may not be able to manipulate
the independent variable. Then it is commonly known as the
cause or the reason behind changes.
C. Categorical Variables - are variables that represent
categories or groups and cannot be measured on a
numerical scale. This is often used to classify data into
distinct groups or labels.
D. Numerical Variables - are variables that represent
measurable quantities and can be expressed in numerical
terms. It provide information about the quantity, size, or
amount of what is being measured.