Question

determine whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. explain your reasoning. miles per gallon that a car gets for highway driving is the variable qualitative or quantitative? a. the variable is qualitative because miles per gallon describes an attribute or characteristic. b. the variable is quantitative because miles per gallon is found by measuring or counting. c. the variable is qualitative because miles per gallon is found by measuring or counting. d. the variable is quantitative because miles per gallon describes an attribute or characteristic.

Explanation:

Quantitative variables are numerical and obtained by measuring or counting. Miles per gallon is a numerical value representing fuel - efficiency, found through measurement. Qualitative variables describe attributes or characteristics. Since miles per gallon is found by measuring, it is a quantitative variable.

Answer:

B. The variable is quantitative because miles per gallon is found by measuring or counting.