Numerical and Categorical Variables

Numerical and Categorical Variables

Grade 10 · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative variables and why this distinction is important in scientific research.

Warm-Up Video

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TIPO DE VARIABLES ESTADÍSTICAS, variables cualitativas y variables cuantitativas

Practice Questions

12 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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