While __________ Data Classifies Categorical Items, __________ Data Ranks Categorical

question 24

Multiple Choice

While __________ data classifies categorical items, __________ data ranks categorical items.

• A) ordinal; nominal
• B) nominal; ordinal
• C) nominal; interval
• D) ordinal; interval

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Definitions:

Outliers

Data points that significantly differ from the majority of a dataset, often indicating a deviation from the norm.

Residuals

The differences between observed and predicted values in a regression analysis, representing the error not explained by the model.

Heteroscedasticity

A situation in regression analysis where the variance of the error terms varies across different levels of an independent variable.

Oil Quality

The degree to which oil meets specific criteria to determine its suitability for particular uses, such as viscosity, purity, and absence of contaminants.