Question

determine whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative. explain your reasoning. number of students at a high school is the variable qualitative or quantitative? explain. a. the variable is quantitative because number of students describes an attribute or characteristic. b. the variable is qualitative because number of students describes an attribute or characteristic. c. the variable is quantitative because number of students is found by measuring or counting. d. the variable is qualitative because number of students is found by measuring or counting.

Explanation:

Quantitative variables represent amounts and are obtained by measuring or counting. The number of students at a high - school is found by counting, so it is a quantitative variable.

Answer:

C. The variable is quantitative because number of students is found by measuring or counting.