Question

determine whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. explain your reasoning. gender is the variable qualitative or quantitative? explain your reasoning. a. the variable is quantitative because gender describes an attribute or characteristic. b. the variable is qualitative because gender is found by measuring or counting. c. the variable is quantitative because gender is found by measuring or counting. d. the variable is qualitative because gender describes an attribute or characteristic.

Explanation:

Quantitative variables are numerical and obtained by measuring or counting. Qualitative variables describe attributes or characteristics. Gender (e.g., male, female) is an attribute, not a numerical value from measuring or counting.

Answer:

D. The variable is qualitative because gender describes an attribute or characteristic.