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Kinds of Variables

Variables are classified into discrete or categorical variables, which can only take counting numbers, and continuous variables, which can take counting numbers, fractions, or decimals. Examples of discrete variables include household size and dental visits, while continuous variables include age, height, and weight. The classification depends on the type of numbers that can be assigned to the variables.

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Kinds of Variables

Variables are classified into discrete or categorical variables, which can only take counting numbers, and continuous variables, which can take counting numbers, fractions, or decimals. Examples of discrete variables include household size and dental visits, while continuous variables include age, height, and weight. The classification depends on the type of numbers that can be assigned to the variables.

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KINDS OF VARIABLES

Variables can be assigned numerical values called variates. The kinds of variables depend on the
kind of numbers they can be assigned.
1. Discrete or Categorical Variables can be assigned counting numbers only as variates.
Example:
Household size
Number of times you visit your dentist per year

2. Continuous variable - can be assigned counting number, fractions or decimals, which are
results of measurements as variates.
Example: Age, height, weight

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