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:

Equivalent Atoms

Equivalent atoms are atoms in a molecule that have identical bonding arrangements and environment, making them indistinguishable in chemical reactions.

Acetylene

A colorless, flammable gas used as a fuel and a building block for chemical synthesis.

Molecular Shape

The three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule, determining its reactivity, polarity, and physical properties.

Linear

Describes a structure, process, or mathematical function that proceeds or is arranged in a straight line or sequence.