1. Intro to Stats and Collecting Data

Name each level of measurement for which data can be quantitative.

Determine whether the data are qualitative or quantitative, and determine the level of measurement of the data set.

Census Regions The four geographical regions of the United States recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau are listed.

Northeast, South, Midwest, West

"In Problems 12–15, determine the level of measurement of each variable.

Number of siblings"

"In Problems 27–34, determine the level of measurement of each variable.

Volume of water used by a household in a day"

"In Problems 27–34, determine the level of measurement of each variable.

Time of day measured in military time"

For each data set determine if it is quantitative or qualitative & which level of measurement best applies.

(A) A hospital records the birth weights of newborns.

"In Problems 3–5, determine if the variable is qualitative or quantitative. If the variable is quantitative, determine if it is discrete or continuous. State the level of measurement of the variable.

Video game rating system by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (EC, E, E10+, T, M, AO, RP)"

Determine the level of measurement of the data set. Explain your reasoning.

The lengths (in centimeters) of 22 Ford automobiles are listed. (Source: Automobiledimension.com)

404 407 410 416 421 438 440 443 461 467 471 478 480 483 483 485 487 487 497 505 534 536

"Determine whether the data are qualitative or quantitative, and determine the level of measurement of the data set.

The numbers of performances for the 10 longest-running original runs of Broadway shows as of March 15, 2020, are listed. (Source: Playbill)

13,370 9692 9302 7485 6836 6680 6137 5959 5758 5461"

For each data set determine if it is quantitative or qualitative & which level of measurement best applies.

(B) Survey responses on participants’ favorite menu item at a diner.

Which level of measurement could describe both quantitative or qualitative data?

"In Problems 27–34, determine the level of measurement of each variable.

Assessed value of a house"

In your own words, define the four levels of measurement of a variable. Give an example of each.

"Interpreting the Variable Suppose a fundraiser holds a raffle for which each person who enters the room receives a ticket numbered 1 to N, where N is the number of people at the fundraiser. The first person to arrive receives ticket number 1, the second person receives ticket number 2, and so on. Determine the level of measurement for each of the following interpretations of the variable ticket number.

The winning ticket number."

For each data set determine if it is quantitative or qualitative & which level of measurement best applies.

(D) The dates of establishment for different businesses are recorded.