Researchers Are Concerned That the Weight of the Average American

question 61

Multiple Choice

Researchers are concerned that the weight of the average American school child is increasing implying,among other things,that children's clothing should be manufactured and marketed in larger sizes.If X is the weight of school children sampled in a nationwide study without rounding,then X is an example of

• A)a categorical variable.
• B)a discrete variable.
• C)a continuous variable.
• D)a table of random numbers.

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Definitions:

Domestic Business Markets

Markets within a country's borders where goods and services are bought and sold.

Skills Shortage

A situation where the demand for specific skills exceeds the supply of individuals who have those skills within the labor market.

Domestic Workforce

Employees who work within their own country, often distinguished from an international or global workforce.

New Economy

Refers to the shift from traditional manufacturing and industry-based economies to an economy focused on technology, digital services, and information.