The Number of Dummy Variables Representing a Qualitative Variable Should

question 64

True/False

The number of dummy variables representing a qualitative variable should be one less than the number of categories of the variable.

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Definitions:

Latin America

A region in the Western Hemisphere that predominantly speaks Romance languages, including Spanish and Portuguese, encompassing Central and South America as well as the Caribbean.

Ataque De Nervios

A culturally specific syndrome among Latin American populations characterized by intense emotional upset, acute anxiety, anger, or grief, accompanied by screaming and crying.

Severe Depression

A mental disorder characterized by a relentless gloomy mood or lack of enthusiasm for activities, resulting in major impairment in daily routines.

Major Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities, significantly impacting daily functioning.