Question

determine whether the variable is qualitative or quantitative.
miles per gallon that a car gets for highway driving

is the variable qualitative or quantitative?
a. the variable is quantitative because it is a numerical measure.
b. the variable is qualitative because it is an attribute characteristic.
c. the variable is qualitative because it is a numerical measure.
d. the variable is quantitative because it is an attribute characteristic.

Explanation:

To determine if "Miles per gallon that a car gets for highway driving" is qualitative or quantitative:

• Qualitative variables are non - numerical (attributes, categories), like color or brand.
• Quantitative variables are numerical (can be measured/ counted), like miles per gallon (a numerical measure of fuel efficiency).
• Option A says it's quantitative (correct, as it's a numerical measure). Option B is wrong (it's not an attribute). Option C is wrong (qualitative isn't numerical). Option D is wrong (quantitative isn't an attribute).

Answer:

A. The variable is quantitative because it is a numerical measure.