Dr Calloway Is in the Process of Classifying and Arranging

question 113

Multiple Choice

Dr. Calloway is in the process of classifying and arranging data from his recent observations while on safari in Africa. He has grouped subjects into three classifications: mammals, reptiles, and birds. Dr. Calloway is grouping subjects based on a(n) :

• A) interval variable.
• B) continuous variable.
• C) ordinal variable.
• D) categorical variable.

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Definitions:

Scientific Reasons

Explanations or justifications for phenomena, based on empirical evidence and principles from the natural sciences.

Political Reasons

Motivations or justifications for actions, decisions, or policies that are based on the interests, strategies, or objectives of political entities or ideologies.

Control Variable

A variable that is kept constant during a research experiment to ensure that any changes observed are due to the independent variable being tested.

Hypothesized Relationship

A proposed connection or association between variables, often suggested as a basis for further empirical investigation.