Chapter 1.2: Data Classification Flashcards
1
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Qualitative
A
Consists of attributes, labels or numerical entries
2
Q
Quantitative
A
Numbers that are measurements or counts
3
Q
The 4 levels of measurements
A
Nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio
4
Q
Is data at the nominal level qualitative or quantitative
A
Qualitative
5
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Is data at the ordinal level qualitative or quantitative?
A
Both, data at this level can be ordered or ranked.
6
Q
The two highest levels of quantitative data
A
Interval level and ratio level
7
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Interval level
A
Can be ordered and meaningful differences in entries can be calculated. A zero entry represents a position on the scale.
8
Q
Ratio level
A
A zero entry is not an inherent zero
9
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Inherent zero
A
A zero that implies “none”
