Variable and Type of variable and Level of measurement (a) Temperature (in degre

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Variable and Type of variable and Level of measurement

(a) Temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit) (Quantitative, Categorical) (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio)

(b) Letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F)   (Quantitative, Categorical) (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio)

(c) Amount (in pounds) of weight needed to break a bridge cable   (Quantitative, Categorical) (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio)

For each of the variables described below, indicate whether it is a quantitative or a categorical (qualitative) variable. Also, indicate the level of measurement for the variable: nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio. Make sure your responses are the most specific possible.

Variable and Type of variable and Level of measurement

(a) Temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit) (Quantitative, Categorical) (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio)

(b) Letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F)   (Quantitative, Categorical) (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio)

(c) Amount (in pounds) of weight needed to break a bridge cable   (Quantitative, Categorical) (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio)

Explanation / Answer

(a) Temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit) : Quantative , Interval

(b) Letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F) : Categorical , Ordinal

(c) Amount (in pounds) of weight needed to break a bridge cable : Quantative , Ratio

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