A Few of the Variables for Which Data Were Collected

question 7

Multiple Choice

A few of the variables for which data were collected in the Pew Research Center study about online shopping include age, gender, income, and number of hours spent shopping online per
Month.Which of the variables is categorical?

• A)Age
• B)Gender
• C)Income
• D)Number of hours spent shopping online
• E)None

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Definitions:

Inventory

The goods and materials that a business holds for the ultimate goal of resale or repair.

Depreciation

The gradual decrease in the economic value of the capital stock of a firm, nation, or other entity, either through physical wear and tear or obsolescence.

Net Investment

The total amount of investment in new capital assets minus the depreciation on existing assets, indicating growth in an economy's productive capacity.

Inventory Investment

The change in the stock of goods held by a business for resale or production over a period, part of the investment component in GDP calculation.