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Classify "program of study". Choose all that apply. nominal qualitative quantitative discrete continuous ordinal interval ratio

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Classify "program of study". Choose all that apply. nominal qualitative quantitative discrete continuous ordinal interval ratio

Classify "program of study". Choose all that apply.
nominal
qualitative
quantitative
discrete
continuous
ordinal
interval
ratio

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"Program of study" is a **nominal** and **qualitative** variable.<br /><br />* **Nominal:** It categorizes data into distinct groups without any implied order or ranking. For example, "Computer Science," "History," or "Engineering" are different programs of study, but one isn't inherently "higher" or "lower" than another. They are simply different categories.<br /><br />* **Qualitative:** It describes a characteristic or quality rather than a numerical measurement. The program of study describes the *type* of academic pursuit, not a quantity.<br /><br /><br />The other options are incorrect:<br /><br />* **Quantitative:** Program of study doesn't represent a numerical measurement.<br />* **Discrete/Continuous:** These apply to quantitative variables that can be counted (discrete) or measured along a continuum (continuous).<br />* **Ordinal:** While some might argue a subjective ranking of programs (e.g., based on perceived prestige or difficulty), program of study itself doesn't have an inherent order. The categories are distinct and unranked.<br />* **Interval/Ratio:** These apply to quantitative variables with specific numerical relationships between values. Program of study is not numerical.<br />
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