Which of the Variables Below Would Be Interpreted as a Natural

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the variables below would be interpreted as a natural dichotomy?

• A) age measured by "young" and "old"
• B) gender measured by "male" and "female"
• C) income measured by "low" and "high"
• D) type of crime measured by "nonserious" and "serious"
• Testing for Association: Phi

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Definitions:

Distrain

The right to seize someone's property in order to compel payment of debts or obligations.

Default

Failure to fulfill a legal obligation or agreement, commonly referring to the inability to make timely payments on a loan.

Payment of Rent

The act of providing monetary compensation typically on a monthly basis, by a tenant to a landlord, for the use of property such as residential housing or commercial space.

Exclusive Possession

The right of a tenant or lessee to use and control a property to the exclusion of others, including the landlord.