Question

question 4 of 10
in a study on test scores at different schools, which of the following is most clearly an example of categorical data?

a. number of hours of homework assigned
b. number of hours in school
c. name of the school
d. average test scores

Explanation:

Categorical data consists of labels or names used to identify an attribute of a population. Options A, B, and D involve numerical values (quantitative data), while the "Name of the school" is a non - numerical label that classifies schools, so it is categorical data.

Answer:

C. Name of the school