Question

For each of the following variables, identify the type of variable (categorical vs. numeric). (1) Temperature (in Fahrenheit) of an office building (11) Traffic congestion (e.g. light, medium, heavy)

1) (1) Numeric, and (II) Categorical
2) (1) Numeric, and (II) Numeric
3) (1) Categorical, and (II) Numeric
4) There is no correct match.
5) (1) Categorical, and (11) Categorical

Answer 1

(a) Temperature: Numerical

(b) Traffic congestion: Categorical

Explanation:

Required

Determine the variable type

(a) Temperature

Temperatures are measured in numeric values e.g. 22 degree Fahrenheit, etc.

Hence, the variable is numerical

(b) Traffic congestion

From the question, we understand that the traffic congestion are divided into three categories i.e. light, medium....

Hence, the variable is categorical