Types of data

Question 1

Describe nominal data and give an example

Answer 1

Data is represented in the form of categories e.g. how many boys and girls are there in a group

Question 2

Describe ordinal data and give an example

Answer 2

Ordered in some way, rate 1-10 etc

Lacks precision, subjective opinion

Question 3

Describe interval data and give an example

Answer 3

Numerical data such as temperature or IQ

Measurements