Question

Which of the following describes a quantitative variable?

1. A variable where the responses are not numerical.
2. A variable where the responses are representative of a population.
3. A variable where the responses are from a random sample.
4. A variable where the responses are numerical.
5. A variable where the responses cannot be measured using any statistics.

Answer 1

The answer is option 4. A quantitative variable is a type of variable where the responses are numerical and can be measured using statistical analysis. Examples of quantitative variables include height, weight, age, test scores, and income.