In Preparing Categorical Variables for Analysis, It Is Usually Best

question 26

Multiple Choice

In preparing categorical variables for analysis, it is usually best to

• A)convert the categories to numeric representations.
• B)convert the categories to binary, dummy variables.
• C)combine as many categories as possible.
• D)let them remain categorical.

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Definitions:

Evasiveness

The tendency to avoid direct answers or clarity, often to escape responsibility or hide the truth.

Cultural Dimension

An aspect of culture that can be measured relative to other cultures, such as individualism vs. collectivism, that helps in understanding the differences and interactions between cultures.

Dimension Of Culture

An aspect or characteristic that differentiates cultures from each other, such as individualism vs collectivism or power distance.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which members of a society accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.