Author Question: Categorical variables are also called _____ variables. a. independent b. index c. dependent d. ... (Read 47 times)

fasfsadfdsfa

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 554
Categorical variables are also called _____ variables.
 a. independent
  b. index
  c. dependent
  d. classificatory

Question 2

If respondents are asked to rank five different brands of cold medicine from best to worst, it would result in a(n)
 a. nominal scale c. interval scale
  b. ordinal scale d. ratio scale



chreslie

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 307
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B
It would be ordinal data since the brands are ranked frombest to worst, but distance between each ranking is not determined.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Did you know?

The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.

Did you know?

Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library