general maths Flashcards
1
Q
what is numerical data?
A
involves numbers that can be counted or measured.
2
Q
what is discrete data?
A
something that you can coun. the data can only take particular numerical values.
3
Q
what is ratio data?
A
numerical data that has a fixed beginning
4
Q
what is interval data?
A
numerical data that has no fixed beginning
5
Q
what is categorical data?
A
has values that can be placed into one of several groups or categories.
6
Q
what is nominal data?
A
the data simply names or nominates, it has no natural order.
7
Q
what is ordinal data?
A
the data can both name and has a natural order
