Identify the Following Variable as Either Qualitative or Quantitative and Explain

question 65

Multiple Choice

Identify the following variable as either qualitative or quantitative and explain why.
-The verdict of a jury

• A)Qualitative because it is not a measurement or a count
• B)Quantitative because it consists of a measurement

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Homeostasis

The regulation of internal conditions within cells or organisms to maintain a stable, constant environment.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Relay Station

A site or mechanism in the body or in a communication system for passing signals or messages from one part or member to another.