Which of the Following Is a Categorical Variable

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a categorical variable?

• A) air temperature
• B) bank account balance
• C) daily sales in a store
• D) whether a person has a traffic violation
• E) value of company stock

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Definitions:

Endotracheal Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea (windpipe) to maintain an open airway, facilitate breathing or administer anesthesia.

Auscultating

The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.

Incentive Spirometry

A respiratory therapy technique used to encourage patients to breathe deeply, preventing lung complications.

Abdominal Surgery

A broad term for any surgical procedure on the abdominal organs, including the stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, intestines, and appendix.