Author Question: When preparing data for analysis, which of the following variables would not most likely be grouped ... (Read 85 times)

Jramos095 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

When preparing data for analysis, which of the following variables would not most likely be grouped for statistical analysis?

a. Ounces of water consumed by new mothers
b. Race and ethnicity of nursing faculty members
c. Results of fasting blood sugar testing
d. Weight of student athletes

Question 2

Which of the following variables are not matched correctly with their probable grouping status (grouped or ungrouped) in a frequency distribution?

a. Agegrouped
b. Gendergrouped
c. Marital statusungrouped
d. Timegrouped

ebonylittles · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Continuous variables are often grouped; discrete variable cannot be grouped. Race and ethnicity are discrete variables and cannot be grouped.
An ounce is a continuous measurement and can be grouped.
Blood sugar results are continuous measurements and can be grouped.
Weight is a continuous measurement and can be grouped.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Discrete variables are usually ungrouped, and continuous variables are often grouped
Age is a continuous variable and can be grouped.
Marital status is a discrete variable and cannot be grouped.
Time is a continuous variable and can be grouped.