Categorical Data _____

question 12

Multiple Choice

Categorical data _____.

• A) are always nonnumeric
• B) may be either numeric or nonnumeric
• C) are always numeric
• D) indicate either how much or how many

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Definitions:

Oral Candidiasis

An infection of the mouth caused by Candida fungi, commonly known as a "thrush," characterized by white patches inside the mouth.

Elevated White Blood Cell Count

An increase in the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the blood, often indicating an infection, inflammation, or other immune system responses.

Anorexia

A potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.

Blood Pressure

The pressure applied by flowing blood on the walls of arteries and veins, regularly checked to evaluate cardiac wellness.