As Part of a Database of New Births at a Hospital

question 14

Multiple Choice

As part of a database of new births at a hospital, some variables recorded are the age of the mother, the marital status of the mother (such as single, married, or divorced) , the weight of the baby, and the sex of the baby. Of these variables:

• A)the individuals described are mothers and babies involved in births at a hospital.
• B)the age of the mother and the weight of the baby are quantitative variables.
• C)the sex of the baby and the marital status of the mother are categorical variables.
• D)All of the answer options are correct.

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