Question

identify the following variable as quantitative or qualitative: lucky day of the week
is the variable quantitative or qualitative? why?
a. lucky day of the week is a quantitative variable. its values are numerical.
b. lucky day of the week is a qualitative variable. its values are not numerical.
c. lucky day of the week is a qualitative variable. its values are numerical.
d. lucky day of the week is a quantitative variable. its values are not numerical.

Explanation:

A qualitative variable (also known as a categorical variable) is one that describes a characteristic or category. Its values are not numerical. A quantitative variable is one that can be measured numerically. "Lucky day of the week" is a category (e.g., Monday, Tuesday etc.), not a numerical measurement.

Answer:

B. Lucky day of the week is a qualitative variable. Its values are not numerical.