Question

determine whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. explain your reasoning.
heights of students in a class

the variable is □quantitative□ because heights are □numerical measurements.□

Explanation:

To determine if a variable is qualitative or quantitative, we analyze its nature. Qualitative variables are non - numerical (like colors, genders, types of animals), while quantitative variables are numerical and represent quantities that can be measured or counted. The height of a student is a numerical value (for example, 160 cm, 175 cm etc.). These numerical values are measurements of a physical quantity (length in this case). So, since height is a numerical measurement, the variable "heights of students in a class" is quantitative.

Answer:

The variable (heights of students in a class) is quantitative because heights are numerical measurements.