A Few of the Variables for Which Data Were Collected

question 19

Multiple Choice

A few of the variables for which data were collected in the Viamedia survey about television viewing include age, gender, income, and type of device used to watch
Television. Which of the variables is categorical?

• A) Age
• B) Type of device used to watch television
• C) Income
• D) All
• E) None

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Definitions:

Growing Poverty

A situation where an increasing portion of the population lives below the poverty line, facing difficulties in meeting basic needs like food, shelter, and healthcare.

Increases in Divorce

A phenomenon observed in many societies where the number of legal dissolutions of marriages rises over a period of time.

Wage Discrimination

The practice of paying different wages to employees who perform similar work, often based on gender, race, age, or other discriminatory factors.

Staying Home

The act of remaining inside one's home instead of going out, often related to caregiving duties or personal choice.