Numerical Variables Can Be Subdivided into Two Types

question 193

Multiple Choice

Numerical variables can be subdivided into two types.What are they?

• A)diverse and categorical
• B)discrete and continuous
• C)nominal and progressive
• D)cross-sectional and discrete

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Definitions:

Incarceration Rate

The number of individuals imprisoned within a country's prison system per 100,000 of the national population, often used as an indicator of the extent and nature of a country's approach to crime and punishment.

Ferguson Effect

Refers to the theory suggesting that increased scrutiny and criticism of police following high-profile incidents of police violence leads to a reduction in proactive policing and an increase in crime.

Homicide Rates

The frequency or number of homicides in a given population or area over a specified period of time.

Incarceration Rates

The number of individuals in a population who are confined in prison or jail, usually expressed per 100,000 population.