Stats Section 1.2

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True or False Data at the ordinal level are quantitative only.

False. Data at the ordinal level can be qualitative or quantitative.

True or False More types of calculations can be performed with data at the nominal level than with data at the interval level

False. More types of calculations can be performed with data at the interval level than with data at the nominal level

The graph to the right shows the responses to the question, "how serious is global warming?" Identify the level of measurement of the data listed on the horizontal and vertical axes in the graph.

Horizontal-Ordinal Vertical-Ratio

The list of books that your friend read for school for the past five months is shown below. Identify the level of measurement of the data set. Explain your reasoning.

Nominal. The data are categorized using names, label, or qualities, but the data cannot

The jersey numbers for players on a soccer team are listed below. What is the data set's level of measurement?

Nominal. The data are categorized using​ numbers, but no mathematical computations can be made

Name Each level of measurement for which data can be qualitative. Select all the levels of measurement for which data can be qualitative.

Ordinal Nominal

Determine whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. Explain your reasoning. Species of fish in a lake. "The Variable is _____________ because species are ______________."

Qualitative Attributes or labels

Determine whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. Explain your reasoning. Vehicle identification number

Qualitative Attributes or labels

Determine whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. Explain your reasoning. Distances between fence posts "The Variable is _____________ because species are ______________."

Quantitative Numerical Measurements

Select all the levels of measurement for which data can be quantitative.

Ratio Interval Ordinal

True or False For data at the interval​ level, you cannot calculate meaningful differences between data entries.

The statement is false. A true statement is​ "For data at the interval​ level, you can calculate meaningful differences between data​ entries."

Determine whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. Explain your reasoning. Favorite Music StyleDetermine whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. Explain your reasoning. Favorite Music Style

The variable is qualitative because a favorite musical style describes an attribute

Determine whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. Explain your reasoning. Amount of sugar in a bag of sugar

The variable is quantitative because amount of sugar is found by measuring


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