A Variable That Has a Limited Number of Distinct Values

question 34

Multiple Choice

A variable that has a limited number of distinct values is:

• A) categorial
• B) dependent
• C) continuous
• D) independent

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Definitions:

Linear Relationship

A type of association where a change in one variable is directly proportional to a change in another variable.

Precipitation

Any form of water, liquid or solid, falling from the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Malaria

A life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together.