Asked by Karina Ibarra on May 25, 2024

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The classification of student major (accounting,economics,management,marketing,other) is an example of a(n)

A) nominal random variable.
B) interval random variable.
C) continuous random variable.
D) parameter.

Nominal Random Variable

A type of random variable that categorizes data without a natural order or ranking among the categories.

Interval Random Variable

This term seems incorrect or unconventional in this context; an "interval variable" is a type of numerical data that’s measured along a scale, and "random variable" pertains to a different statistical concept. NO.

Continuous Random Variable

A variable that can take on an infinite number of values within a given range.

  • Grasp the essential definitions and differentiating aspects of nominal, ordinal, and interval types of data.
  • Gain insight into the methodology for categorizing real-world variables as nominal, ordinal, or interval.
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Paige SorrentinoMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The classification of student major has distinct categories that cannot be ordered or measured in a quantitative manner, making it an example of a nominal random variable.