The Procedure of Converting a Categorical Variable to Numeric Values

question 57

Multiple Choice

The procedure of converting a categorical variable to numeric values is called:

• A) deteriorating.
• B) piloting.
• C) coding.
• D) constructing.

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Definitions:

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