Numerical and Categorical Variables
Learning Objective
I can explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative variables and why this distinction is important in scientific research.
Lesson Flow
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TIPO DE VARIABLES ESTADÍSTICAS, variables cualitativas y variables cuantitativas
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Practice
12 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A researcher is collecting data on the eye color of students in a school. Is "eye color" a qualitative or quantitative variable? Explain your reasoning. A scientist is measuring the temperature (in Celsius) of different chemical solutions. Is "temperature" a qualitative or quantitative variable? Explain your reasoning. A survey asks people to choose their favorite type of music from a list of genres (e.g., rock, pop, classical, hip hop). Is "favorite music genre" a qualitative or quantitative variable? Explain your reasoning.”
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