Question

For each of the following variables, identify the type of variable (categorical vs. numerical).

(I) Fuel economy (miles per gallon) of used car
(II) Number of auto insurance claims in a month
1) (I) Categorical , and (II) Categorical
2) (I) Categorical , and (II) Numeric
3) (I) Numeric , and (II) Numeric
4) There is no correct match.
5) (I) Numeric , and (II) Categorical

Answer 1

3) (I) Numeric , and (II) Numeric

Explanation:

Numeric variable:

The variable assume number values.

Categorical values:

The variable assumes labels. Examples are yes/no, good/bad.

(I) Fuel economy (miles per gallon) of used car

(II) Number of auto insurance claims in a month

Both of these variables are numbers, none have labels, so they are both numeric. The correct answer is given by option 3).