AP Statistics Practice Test

Problem 1

Which of the following statements are true? (Check one)

I. Categorical variables are the same as qualitative variables.
II. Categorical variables are the same as quantitative variables.
III. Quantitative variables can be continuous variables.

(A) I only
(B) II only
(C) III only
(D) I and II
(E) I and III

Solution

The correct answer is (E). Categorical variables are just another name for qualitative variables. And quantitative variables are numeric variables, so they can be continuous variables. Categorical variables, however, are not quantitative variables.

See also:

Variables