For each example, state whether the data are measured on a ratio, interval, ordi

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For each example, state whether the data are measured on a ratio, interval, ordinal, or nominal scale. Furthermore, if the data are numerical, state whether they are continuous or discontinuous. a. The order (first place, second place, and so on) in which marathon runners finish a race. b. The amount of time, in hours, minutes, and seconds, that it took them to run the race. c. The daily temperatures of a lake, in degrees Celsius d. The volume of milk produced by a Jersey cow at the prime of her productivity e. The number of eggs in a nest f. Which sport (football, basketbal, baseball, soccer) is preferred by people in the 8-34 age bracket

Explanation / Answer

(a)

The order is an ORDINAL variable.

(b)

The amount of time is a RATIO variable

(c)

The daily temperatures of a lake is an INTERVAL variable

(d)

The volume of milk is a RATIO variable

(e)

The number of eggs is a RATIO variable

(f)

Type of sport is a NOMINAL variable

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