Question

ch 1 as part of a data base of new births at a hospital, some variables recorded are the age of the mother, marital status of the mother (e.g., single, married, divorced), weight of the baby, and sex of the baby. which of the statement(s) is(are) true? (multiple answers) the individuals described are mothers and babies involved in births at a hospital. age of mother and weight of baby are quantitative variables. sex and marital status are categorical variables.

Explanation:

The data - base records information about mothers and babies, so the individuals are those involved in hospital births. Age and weight are numerical values, making them quantitative variables. Sex (male/female) and marital status (single, married, divorced etc.) are non - numerical categories, so they are categorical variables.

Answer:

the individuals described are mothers and babies involved in births at a hospital., age of mother and weight of baby are quantitative variables., sex and marital status are categorical variables.