After Graduation Ceremonies at a University, Six Graduates Were Asked

question 14

Essay

After graduation ceremonies at a university, six graduates were asked whether they were in favor of (identified by 1) or against (identified by 0) abortion. Some information about these graduates is shown below.
a.How many elements are in the data set?
b.How many variables are in the data set?
c.How many observations are in the data set?
d.Which of the above variables (Sex, Age, Abortion Issue, Class rank) are categorical and which are quantitative variables?
e.Are arithmetic operations appropriate for the variable "abortion issue"?

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Systems

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and reducing the heart rate.

Opposing

Diametrically differing or conflicting with another position, direction, or idea.

Primary Motor Cortex

Region of frontal lobe that controls voluntary movement.

Voluntary Movement

Movement controlled by the individual through conscious effort, involving skeletal muscles.